Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Moore ex E.J.Lowe) Viane
Source:
ipni
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Biol. Jaarb. 59: 163 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153876
Common Names
- Claphamii Moss
- Claphamii Fern
- Claphamii Lichen
Synonyms
- Asplenophyllitis claphamii (Moore ex E.J.Lowe) Alston [unknown]
- Asplenium lanceolatum claphamii Moore ex E.J.Lowe [unknown]
Description
Asplenium claphamii (also called Asplenium claphamii, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium claphamii is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas where grass is difficult to grow. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium claphamii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon and a single, compound leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium claphamii 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 claphamii
Asplenium claphamii can be found in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.
Asplenium claphamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium claphamii?
Asplenium claphamii
What type of plant is Asplenium claphamii?
Fern
Where is Asplenium claphamii 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,