Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
chasmophilum
ID:
154435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van den heede & Viane

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
GEP News 9: 3. 2002 [7 Oct. 2002]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153764



Common Names

  • Wall-Rue
  • Common Spleenwort
  • Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium chasmophilum (also called Chasmophyte Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This fern is found in humid montane forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium chasmophilum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium chasmophilum is a small, yellow-greenish, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium chasmophilum is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Asplenium chasmophilum

Asplenium chasmophilum is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Asplenium chasmophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium chasmophilum?

Asplenium chasmophilum

What type of plant is Asplenium chasmophilum?

Fern

Where is Asplenium chasmophilum native to?

India

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

Ronald Louis Leo Viane (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viane' in the authors string.
Caroline J. Van den heede: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den heede' in the authors string.