Asplenium dichotomum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotomum
ID:
155305
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 3. 210. 1860; 2 Cent. t. 39. (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154634
Common Names
- Dichotomum Spleenwort
- Dichotomous Spleenwort
- Dichotomous Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium dichotomum (also called Forked 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 dichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop in some parts of the world. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium dichotomum is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium dichotomum 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 dichotomum
Asplenium dichotomum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Asplenium dichotomum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium dichotomum?
Asplenium dichotomum
What is the common name of Asplenium dichotomum?
Dichotomous Spleenwort
What type of environment does Asplenium dichotomum prefer?
Asplenium dichotomum 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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17042370-1: Based on the initial data import