Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aethiopicum
ID:
1108750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Becherer

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Candollea 6: 23. 1935. (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108088



Common Names

  • Ethiopian Spleenwort
  • Ethiopian Fern
  • Ethiopian Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium aethiopicum (also called 'Ethiopian Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky and limestone crevices, walls and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium aethiopicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asplenium aethiopicum sub. tripinnatum (Baker) A.F.Braithw.
Asplenium aethiopicum sub. filare (Forssk.) A.F.Braithw.
Asplenium aethiopicum sub. dodecaploideum A.F.Braithw.
Asplenium aethiopicum sub. aethiopicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium aethiopicum has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium aethiopicum can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Asplenium aethiopicum

Asplenium aethiopicum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

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,

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