Status:
valid
Authors:
Attinger
Source:
ipni
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 75: 94, f. 1. 1966. (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161057
Common Names
- Valgannense Asplenium
- Valgannense Spleenwort
- Valgannense Fern
Description
Asplenium valgannense (also called 'Valganna Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium valgannense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium valgannense flower is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium valgannense can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Asplenium valgannense
Asplenium valgannense can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Asplenium valgannense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium valgannense?
Asplenium valgannense
What is the common name of Asplenium valgannense?
Valganna Asplenium
What is the habitat of Asplenium valgannense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and moist shrubland.
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
E. Attinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attinger' in the authors string.