Asplenium burundense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burundense
ID:
154118
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pic.Serm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Webbia 32(1): 78 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153447
Common Names
- Burundense Spleenwort
- Burundi Spleenwort
- Burundian Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium burundense (also called Burundi Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Africa, from Ethiopia and Sudan south to South Africa. It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky outcrops, cliffs, and dry woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium burundense is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen, as it grows to a large size. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium burundense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is divided into several segments.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium burundense is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division, by spores, or by cuttings. Division is the easiest and quickest method of propagation, and can be done in spring or fall. Spores can be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile medium. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Asplenium burundense
Asplenium burundense is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia.
Asplenium burundense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium burundense?
Asplenium burundense
What type of plant is Asplenium burundense?
Fern
Where is Asplenium burundense found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17550030-1: Based on the initial data import