Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
decompositum
ID:
155117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 40(1): 79 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154446



Common Names

  • Maidenhair Spleenwort
  • Common Spleenwort
  • Decomposed Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium decompositum (also called Decomposed 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 decompositum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium decompositum is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium decompositum is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by spores sown on the surface of a sandy peat compost in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Asplenium decompositum

Asplenium decompositum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.

Asplenium decompositum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium decompositum?

Asplenium decompositum

What is the common name of Asplenium decompositum?

Decomposed Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium decompositum?

Fern

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,