Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
borneense
ID:
153883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 3. 135 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153212



Common Names

  • Borneo Spleenwort
  • Asplenium Borneense
  • Borneo Bird's-Nest Fern


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Description

Asplenium borneense (also called Borneo Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China, and south to Indonesia. It grows in moist, shady, rocky habitats, such as limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium borneense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium borneense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium borneense is a fern that is native to the southeastern United States. It is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Asplenium borneense

Asplenium borneense is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Asplenium borneense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium borneense?

Asplenium borneense

What is the common name of Asplenium borneense?

Borneo Spleenwort

What type of fern is Asplenium borneense?

Woodland Fern

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,