Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
suevicum
ID:
160672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertsch ex D.E.Mey.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 72: 40. f. 9, 10, 12 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160001

Common Names

  • Suevic Spleenwort
  • Asplenium suevicum
  • German Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium luerssenii Waisb. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium suevicum (also called Suede spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern with leathery, lanceolate fronds and small, blackish-brown sori. It is native to Europe and found in rocky crevices and walls.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium suevicum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium suevicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium suevicum is an evergreen fern that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has glossy, dark green fronds and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from spores or division and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It needs regular watering.

Where to Find Asplenium suevicum

Asplenium suevicum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Asplenium suevicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium suevicum?

Asplenium suevicum

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium suevicum?

It is found in the temperate forests of Europe.

What are the common names of Asplenium suevicum?

It is commonly known as the Suedish Spleenwort.

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

Dieter Erich Meyer (1926-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Karl Bertsch (1878-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertsch' in the authors string.