Asplenium souchei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
souchei
ID:
1250459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Litard.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Deux-Sevres 1909-10. 100. 1910 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249797
Common Names
- Asplenium souchei
- Souchei
- Souchei Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium souchei (also called Souche's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aspleniaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium souchei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium souchei has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Asplenium souchei is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Asplenium souchei
Asplenium souchei is native to Central and South America.
Asplenium souchei FAQ
What type of plant is Asplenium souchei?
Asplenium souchei is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae.
Where is Asplenium souchei found?
Asplenium souchei is native to Mexico.
What are the characteristics of Asplenium souchei?
Asplenium souchei is an evergreen fern with linear fronds.
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
René Verriet de Litardière (1888-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litard.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17240990-1: Based on the initial data import