Asplenium surrogatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surrogatum
ID:
1287547
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Green
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(4): 650 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286885
Common Names
- Asplenium surrogatum
- Surrogate Spleenwort
- Surrogate Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium surrogatum (also called Surrogate Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Australia. It has small, green fronds, and its leaves are finely divided. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is adapted to survive in warm temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium surrogatum is a species of fern commonly known as the surrogate spleenwort. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an interior decoration. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium surrogatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium surrogatum is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and it prefers moist, shady environments. Propagation is done through spores, which are spread by wind and water. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Asplenium surrogatum
Asplenium surrogatum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Asplenium surrogatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium surrogatum?
Asplenium surrogatum
What are the common names of Asplenium surrogatum?
Mountain spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium surrogatum?
Rocky slopes and crevices
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
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17528190-1: Based on the initial data import