Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
comosum
ID:
154591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ in Schum. & Laut.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee 127. 1901 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153920



Common Names

  • Crested Spleenwort
  • Crested Wood Fern
  • Crested Shield Fern


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Description

Asplenium comosum (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It has a unique, nest-like shape and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium comosum is a species of fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used to provide ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium comosum has small, pale green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium comosum is a deciduous fern native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or by spores in summer.

Where to Find Asplenium comosum

Asplenium comosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Asplenium comosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium comosum?

Asplenium comosum

What is the common name of Asplenium comosum?

Forked Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium comosum?

Woodlands, rocky slopes, and cliffs

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

Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Julius Heinrich Karl Schumann (1810-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schum.' in the authors string.