Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
attenuatum
ID:
1416417

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 150. 1810. Mett. n. 132. HB. (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428882



Common Names

  • Asplenium attenuatum
  • Slender Spleenwort
  • Attenuate Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium attenuatum (also called Slender Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to North America. It has a single, erect stem, with a single frond at the top. The frond is bipinnate, with a green-brown rachis and green leaflets. It grows in wet areas, in open areas, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium attenuatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asplenium attenuatum var. indivisum F.Muell.
Asplenium attenuatum var. attenuatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium attenuatum is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium attenuatum is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or fall.

Where to Find Asplenium attenuatum

Asplenium attenuatum can be found in the Balkan region of Europe.

Asplenium attenuatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium attenuatum?

Asplenium attenuatum

What is the family of Asplenium attenuatum?

Aspleniaceae

What is the common name of Asplenium attenuatum?

Slender Spleenwort

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.