Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
bradeanum
ID:
153948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Handro

Source:
ipni

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 39: [1] (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153277



Common Names

  • Bradeanum Fern
  • Bird's Nest Fern
  • Boat Fern


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Description

Asplenium bradeanum (also called Brade's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium bradeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium bradeanum has small yellow-green flowers that are borne in terminal panicles. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two or three long-stalked leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium bradeanum is a tropical fern that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Asplenium bradeanum

Asplenium bradeanum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Asplenium bradeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium bradeanum?

Asplenium bradeanum

What is the common name of Asplenium bradeanum?

Brade's Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium bradeanum?

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,

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