Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
amboinense
ID:
152463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 303 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151792



Common Names

  • Asplenium amboinense
  • Amboinense Spleenwort
  • Amboinense Fern


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Synonyms

  • Micropodium fijeense J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Asplenium feejeense Brack. [unknown]
  • Asplenium taeniosum Kunze [unknown]
  • Neottopteris simplex Fée [unknown]
  • Neottopteris taeniosa Fée [unknown]
  • Thamnopteris simplex C.Presl [unknown]
  • Thamnopteris taeniosa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Asplenium simplex Blume [unknown]

Description

Asplenium amboinense (also called Asplenium amboinense, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium amboinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium amboinense has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium amboinense can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Asplenium amboinense

Asplenium amboinense is native to the islands of Ambon and Seram in Indonesia.

Asplenium amboinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium amboinense?

Asplenium amboinense

What is the common name of Asplenium amboinense?

Amboina spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium amboinense?

Rocky cliffs and walls

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,