Status:
valid
Authors:
(Christ) Alston in Exell
Source:
ipni
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tomé 76, f.2. 1944
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155033
Common Names
- Exhausted Spleenwort
- Exhausted Fern
- Exhausted Asplenium
Synonyms
- Asplenium dimidiatum exhaustum Christ in A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Asplenium exhaustum (also called Exhaustive Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has dark green, leathery fronds and can be found in rocky cliffs, walls, and other dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium exhaustum is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium exhaustum are small and green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium exhaustum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Asplenium exhaustum
Asplenium exhaustum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils.
Asplenium exhaustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium exhaustum?
Asplenium exhaustum
What is the common name of Asplenium exhaustum?
Exhausted Spleenwort
What type of plant is Asplenium exhaustum?
Fern
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,