Asplenium anguifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anguifrons
ID:
152578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilli
Source:
ipni
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 81: 20 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151907
Common Names
- Ebony Spleenwort
- Anguished Spleenwort
- Sword-leaved Spleenwort
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Asplenium anguifrons (also called Asplenium anguifrons, 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 anguifrons is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being able to treat skin conditions, wounds, and inflammation. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium anguifrons has small, green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Asplenium anguifrons 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 anguifrons
Asplenium anguifrons can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.
Asplenium anguifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium anguifrons?
Asplenium anguifrons
What is the common name of Asplenium anguifrons?
Snake-head spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium anguifrons?
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,
References
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17550860-1: Based on the initial data import