Status:
valid
Authors:
Mett.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 72 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161141
Common Names
- Vieillard's Spleenwort
- Asplenium vieillardii
- Vieillardii
Synonyms
- Asplenium apicidens T.Moore [unknown]
- Asplenium baptistii T.Moore [unknown]
- Asplenium schizodon T.Moore [unknown]
Description
Asplenium vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It prefers moist soils in open grasslands, woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium vieillardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium vieillardii 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 vieillardii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to promote bushier growth.
Where to Find Asplenium vieillardii
Asplenium vieillardii is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.
Asplenium vieillardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium vieillardii?
Asplenium vieillardii
What is the common name of Asplenium vieillardii?
Vieillard's Asplenium
What is the habitat of Asplenium vieillardii?
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,