Asplenium arcanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcanum
ID:
1240875
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 81 (-82; fig. 41B) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240213
Common Names
- Asplenium arcanum
- Mystery Spleenwort
- Mystery Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium arcanum (also called Rock Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome. It is a perennial fern that grows up to 30 cm tall and has small, triangular-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium arcanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium arcanum are small, greenish-white and have a single petal. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium arcanum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Asplenium arcanum
Asplenium arcanum can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.
Asplenium arcanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium arcanum?
Asplenium arcanum
What is the common name of Asplenium arcanum?
Arcanum spleenwort
Where is Asplenium arcanum found?
Asplenium arcanum is found in the eastern United States and eastern Canada.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50106525: Based on the initial data import
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.