Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
1255868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. II. 5. 484, fig. 1933. (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255206



Common Names

  • Asplenium eberhardtii
  • Eberhardt's Spleenwort
  • Eberhardt Fern


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Description

Asplenium eberhardtii (also called the Eberhardt's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with bright green, lanceolate fronds. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium eberhardtii has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium eberhardtii is a species of fern native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen fern that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. The fronds are simple, with a length of 30-60 cm and a width of 5-10 cm. The sori are round and covered with indusia. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Asplenium eberhardtii

Asplenium eberhardtii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Asplenium eberhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium eberhardtii?

Asplenium eberhardtii

What is the common name of Asplenium eberhardtii?

Eberhardt's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium eberhardtii?

Tropical rainforests of 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,