Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
dielerectum
ID:
155325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viane

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Biol. Jaarb. 59: 159 (1991), nom. nov.: (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154654



Common Names

  • Rattlesnake Fern
  • Dielerectum Spleenwort
  • Common Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium dielerectum (also called Diele's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen herb with creeping rhizomes and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium dielerectum is a small, white spikelet, which is borne on a short, slender stalk. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium dielerectum can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Asplenium dielerectum

Asplenium dielerectum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in moist and wet forests, as well as in open grasslands and along streams.

Asplenium dielerectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium dielerectum?

Asplenium dielerectum

What is the common name of Asplenium dielerectum?

Dielerectum Spleenwort

What type of environment does Asplenium dielerectum prefer?

Asplenium dielerectum 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,