Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aegaeum
ID:
152154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lovis, Reichst. & Greuter in Reichst., Lovis, Greuter & Zaffran

Source:
ipni

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 1: 141. 1973. (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151483



Common Names

  • Aegean Spleenwort
  • Aegean Fern
  • Aegaeum Fern


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Description

Asplenium aegaeum (also called Aegean spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the ground in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium aegaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to have air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium aegaeum is small and greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium aegaeum is a small fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Asplenium aegaeum

Asplenium aegaeum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Asplenium aegaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium aegaeum?

Asplenium aegaeum

What is the family of Asplenium aegaeum?

Aspleniaceae

Where is Asplenium aegaeum found?

Brazil

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jacques Zaffran (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaffran' in the authors string.
Tadeusz Reichstein (1897-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichst.' in the authors string.
John Donald Lovis (1930-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lovis' in the authors string.