Asplenium adamsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adamsii
ID:
1231696
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 30: 7 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231034
Common Names
- Asplenium adamsii
- Adamsii Asplenium
- Adams' Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium adamsii (also called Adams' spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to South America. It has long, narrow, pointed fronds and grows in moist, shady areas, often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium adamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium adamsii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, dark-colored berries. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Asplenium adamsii is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Asplenium adamsii
Asplenium adamsii can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
Asplenium adamsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium adamsii?
Asplenium adamsii
What is the common name of Asplenium adamsii?
Adamsii Asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium adamsii?
Forests of Fujian, China
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
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17370910-1: Based on the initial data import