Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
creticum
ID:
154866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lovis, Reichst. & Zaffran in Reichst., Lovis, Greuter & Zaffran

Source:
ipni

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 1: 145. 1973. (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154195



Common Names

  • Cretan Spleenwort
  • Cretan Brake
  • Cretan Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium creticum (also called Cretan Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow fronds with small, rounded leaflets. It is typically found in rocky crevices and on walls.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium creticum is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant, as it is attractive and easy to maintain. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Asplenium creticum has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athyrium shiibaense is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It can tolerate full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and late summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Asplenium creticum

Asplenium creticum is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.

Asplenium creticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium creticum?

Asplenium creticum

What type of plant is Asplenium creticum?

Fern

Where is Asplenium creticum found?

Japan

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jacques Zaffran (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaffran' in the authors string.
Tadeusz Reichstein (1897-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichst.' in the authors string.
John Donald Lovis (1930-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lovis' in the authors string.