Asplenium tafanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tafanum
ID:
160832
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 291. 1937. (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160161
Common Names
- Tafanum Spleenwort
- Asplenium tafanum
- Tafanum Spleenwort
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Asplenium tafanum (also called Tafanum Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium tafanum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a houseplant, and can be grown in containers or hanging baskets. The leaves are attractive and can be used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium tafanum flower is a small, greenish-white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Asplenium tafanum is a fern that can be propagated from spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the spores have germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the ground.
Where to Find Asplenium tafanum
Asplenium tafanum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Asplenium tafanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium tafanum?
Asplenium tafanum
What is the common name of Asplenium tafanum?
Tafanum spleenwort
Where is Asplenium tafanum found?
Asplenium tafanum is found in the Philippines
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17372120-1: Based on the initial data import