Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
venustum
ID:
161763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Underw. & Maxon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 581 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161092

Common Names

  • Asplenium Venustum
  • Venustum Asplenium
  • Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium venustum (also called 'Beautiful 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 venustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium venustum is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium venustum 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 venustum

Asplenium venustum can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.

Asplenium venustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium venustum?

Asplenium venustum

What is the common name of Asplenium venustum?

Venust Asplenium

What is the habitat of Asplenium venustum?

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

Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:22854-2: Based on the initial data import