Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
dielfalcatum
ID:
155331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viane

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154660



Common Names

  • Falcatum Spleenwort
  • Dielfalcatum Spleenwort
  • Common Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium dielfalcatum (also called Dwarf Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and is found in rocky crevices and walls. It has a light green frond with a triangular shape and a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium dielfalcatum 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 dielfalcatum 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 dielfalcatum is a hardy fern that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Asplenium dielfalcatum

Asplenium dielfalcatum 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 dielfalcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium dielfalcatum?

Asplenium dielfalcatum

What is the common name of Asplenium dielfalcatum?

Diel's Spleenwort

What type of environment does Asplenium dielfalcatum prefer?

Asplenium dielfalcatum 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,