Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
shimurae
ID:
159939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Ito) Nakaike

Source:
ipni

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
New Fl. Jap. Pterid. 839 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159268

Common Names

  • Shimurae's Spleenwort
  • Shimurae's Fern
  • Rattlesnake Fern

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium normale shimurae H.Ito [unknown]

Description

Asplenium shimurae (also called Shimurae Asplenium, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It prefers moist, humid environments and is often found in lowland rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium shimurae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium shimurae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and stocky, with broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium shimurae is a fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is frost tolerant and can be grown outdoors in temperate climates.

Where to Find Asplenium shimurae

Asplenium shimurae is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Asplenium shimurae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium shimurae?

Asplenium shimurae

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium shimurae?

Mountain forests in Japan

What is the flowering season of Asplenium shimurae?

Flowers from April to May

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,

References

Hiroshi Ito (1909-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ito' in the authors string.
Toshiyuki Nakaike (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakaike' in the authors string.