Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
diasii
ID:
155300

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schaef., Rumsey & Rasbach

Source:
ipni

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 94(3): 120 (-122; figs. 4-6) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154629



Common Names

  • Diasii Spleenwort
  • Dias' Spleenwort
  • Dias' Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium diasii (also called Dias' Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium diasii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium diasii has small, greenish-white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium diasii is an evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is best done by spores or division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Asplenium diasii

Asplenium diasii is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Asplenium diasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium diasii?

Asplenium diasii

What is the common name of Asplenium diasii?

Dias' Spleenwort

What type of environment does Asplenium diasii prefer?

Asplenium diasii prefers moist, shady environments.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50319566: Originally associated with wfo-0001283451
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50319566: Originally associated with wfo-0001283451
Helga Rasbach (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rasbach' in the authors string.
Frederick James Rumsey (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rumsey' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.