Asplenium eutecnum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eutecnum
ID:
1273889
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16(3): 424 (-426; fig. 1A) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273227
Common Names
- Asplenium eutecnum
- Eutecnum Asplenium
- Eutecnum Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium eutecnum (also called the Eutecnum Asplenium, among many other common names) is a small fern native to the Himalayas. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in montane forests in the Himalayas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium eutecnum is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium eutecnum plant has small, yellow flowers that have a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium eutecnum is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Asplenium eutecnum
Asplenium eutecnum is native to Mexico, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).
Asplenium eutecnum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium eutecnum?
Asplenium eutecnum
What is the common name of Asplenium eutecnum?
Eutecnum Asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium eutecnum?
Tropical rainforests of 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,
References
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77085484-1: Based on the initial data import