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
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.
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,