Asplenium tenuicaudatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaudatum
ID:
160966
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pic.Serm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Webbia 32(1): 85 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160295
Common Names
- Slender-tailed Spleenwort
- Narrow-tailed Spleenwort
- Tailed Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium tenuicaudatum (also called 'Tailed Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a fern species native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on trees and other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium tenuicaudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium tenuicaudatum is small and green. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium tenuicaudatum is a fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks.
Where to Find Asplenium tenuicaudatum
Asplenium tenuicaudatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Asplenium tenuicaudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium tenuicaudatum?
Asplenium tenuicaudatum
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium tenuicaudatum?
Forests, grasslands, and rocky areas
What are the common names of Asplenium tenuicaudatum?
Narrow-tailed spleenwort, narrow-tailed fern
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
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17550090-1: Based on the initial data import