Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
159651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bak.in Balfour

Source:
ipni

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Socotra 328 t. 100. 1888. (Tr. Roy. S (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158980

Common Names

  • Schweinfurth's Spleenwort
  • Schweinfurthi Spleenwort
  • Schweinfurth's Forked Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurthii Aspleniums, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has small, fan-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium schweinfurthii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, large, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium schweinfurthii is a tropical fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Asplenium schweinfurthii

Asplenium schweinfurthii is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.

Asplenium schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium schweinfurthii?

Asplenium schweinfurthii

What is the common name of Asplenium schweinfurthii?

Schweinfurthii asplenium

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium schweinfurthii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Asplenium genus

Asplenium acostae, Asplenium acrobryum, Asplenium aegaeum, Asplenium aequibasis, Asplenium akaishiense, Asplenium albersii, Asplenium alvarezense, Asplenium amaurolobum, Asplenium amboinense, Asplenium amoenum, Asplenium aneitense, Asplenium anguifrons, Asplenium anguineum, Asplenium apoense, Asplenium aran-tohanum, Asplenium araucarieti, Asplenium artanense, Asplenium ascensionis, Asplenium athertonense, Asplenium atrovirens, Asplenium atuntzeense, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, Asplenium badense, Asplenium barrancense, Asplenium batuense, Asplenium bavaricum, Asplenium bechereri, Asplenium beckeri, Asplenium belloides, Asplenium bicarinatum, Asplenium bicentenniale, Asplenium bipinnatifidum, Asplenium borneense, Asplenium bouharmontii, Asplenium bourgaei, Asplenium brachycarpum, Asplenium bradeanum, Asplenium brissaginense, Asplenium bugoiense, Asplenium burundense, Asplenium capitisyork, Asplenium carinatum, Asplenium cariocanum, Asplenium carnarvonense, Asplenium carruthersii, Asplenium celtibericum, Asplenium centovallense, Asplenium centrafricanum, Asplenium cesatianum, Asplenium chasmophilum,

Species in the Aspleniaceae family

Asplenicystopteris blindii, Asplenium acostae, Asplenium acrobryum, Asplenium aegaeum, Asplenium aequibasis, Asplenium akaishiense, Asplenium albersii, Asplenium alvarezense, Asplenium amaurolobum, Asplenium amboinense, Asplenium amoenum, Asplenium aneitense, Asplenium anguifrons, Asplenium anguineum, Asplenium apoense, Asplenium aran-tohanum, Asplenium araucarieti, Asplenium artanense, Asplenium ascensionis, Asplenium athertonense, Asplenium atrovirens, Asplenium atuntzeense, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, Asplenium badense, Asplenium barrancense, Asplenium batuense, Asplenium bavaricum, Asplenium bechereri, Asplenium beckeri, Asplenium belloides, Asplenium bicarinatum, Asplenium bicentenniale, Asplenium bipinnatifidum, Asplenium borneense, Asplenium bouharmontii, Asplenium bourgaei, Asplenium brachycarpum, Asplenium bradeanum, Asplenium brissaginense, Asplenium bugoiense, Asplenium burundense, Asplenium capitisyork, Asplenium carinatum, Asplenium cariocanum, Asplenium carnarvonense, Asplenium carruthersii, Asplenium celtibericum, Asplenium centovallense, Asplenium centrafricanum, Asplenium cesatianum,