Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
bipinnatifidum
ID:
153757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 221 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153086



Common Names

  • Forked Spleenwort
  • Bird's Nest Fern
  • Bech's Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium beccarianum Ces. [unknown]
  • Asplenium lauterbachii Christ in Schum. & Laut. [unknown]
  • Asplenium obtusilobum Hook. [unknown]
  • Asplenium oceanicum C.Chr. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium bipinnatifidum (also called Forked Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with dark green, leathery fronds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is often found in rocky, limestone habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium bipinnatifidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asplenium bipinnatifidum are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium bipinnatifidum is a fern that prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by sowing spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Asplenium bipinnatifidum

Asplenium bipinnatifidum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Asplenium bipinnatifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium bipinnatifidum?

Asplenium bipinnatifidum

What is the common name of Asplenium bipinnatifidum?

Bipinnatifid Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium bipinnatifidum?

Grows on rocks and walls in dry, sunny places

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,