Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
dimorphum
ID:
155387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
ipni

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23. 233. 1850. Mett. n. 55. H (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154716



Common Names

  • Bird's-nest Fern
  • Dimorphic Spleenwort
  • Two-form Spleenwort


Searching for Asplenium dimorphum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Asplenium diversifolium A.Cunn.; Loud. [unknown]
  • Darea heterophylla Sm. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium dimorphum (also called Dimorphic Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, where it grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium dimorphum is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium dimorphum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon and a single, compound leaf.

Searching for Asplenium dimorphum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium dimorphum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Asplenium dimorphum

Asplenium dimorphum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Asplenium dimorphum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium dimorphum?

Asplenium dimorphum

What is the common name of Asplenium dimorphum?

Dimorphum's spleenwort

Where is Asplenium dimorphum native to?

Central and South America

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,