Asplenium carruthersii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carruthersii
ID:
154268
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 483 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153597
Common Names
- Carruthersii Fern
- Carruthersii Bird's-Nest Fern
- Carruthersii Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium carruthersii (also called Carruthers' Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It is a small fern, growing up to 0.3 m tall, with a rhizome that is usually short-creeping. Asplenium carruthersii is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, wetlands, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium carruthersii is a popular ornamental plant and can be used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium carruthersii flower is small, greenish-yellow, and inconspicuous. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Asplenium carruthersii is a hardy fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring and replanted in a new location.
Where to Find Asplenium carruthersii
Asplenium carruthersii can be found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Asplenium carruthersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium carruthersii?
Asplenium carruthersii
What type of fern is Asplenium carruthersii?
It is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae.
Where is Asplenium carruthersii found?
It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17040670-1: Based on the initial data import