Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
translucens
ID:
161250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) Viane

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Biol. Jaarb. 59: 163 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160579

Common Names

  • Translucent Spleenwort
  • Japanese Translucent Spleenwort
  • Translucent Fern

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Synonyms

  • Diplora translucens Holttum [unknown]

Description

Asplenium translucens (also called Translucent Asplenium, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has small, green leaves and is often found growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium translucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium translucens is a small, green, five-petalled star-shaped bloom. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium translucens is a fern that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It is best propagated from spores, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can also be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Asplenium translucens

Asplenium translucens is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Asplenium translucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium translucens?

Asplenium translucens

What is the common name of Asplenium translucens?

Translucent spleenwort

Where is Asplenium translucens native to?

Japan

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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Ronald Louis Leo Viane (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viane' in the authors string.