Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Species:
aspera
ID:
540588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 17: 208 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539920

Common Names

  • Aphananthe aspera
  • Aspera Aphananthe
  • Aspera Aphananthe Grass

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Synonyms

  • Sponia nudiflora Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Aphananthe aspera pubescens C.J.Chen [unknown]
  • Celtis muku Siebold [unknown]
  • Aphananthe aspera aspera [unknown]
  • Homoioceltis aspera Blume [unknown]

Description

Aphananthe aspera (also called Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aphananthe aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphananthe aspera is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphananthe aspera is an evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Aphananthe aspera

Aphananthe aspera can be found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Aphananthe aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphananthe aspera?

Aphananthe aspera

What type of plant is Aphananthe aspera?

A grass

Where is Aphananthe aspera native to?

Africa

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643339: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.