Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
flagrum
ID:
155791

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.H.Wagner & D.D.Palmer

Source:
ipni

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 166 (1999) (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155120



Common Names

  • Asplenium Flagrum
  • Forked Spleenwort
  • Flag Fern


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Description

Asplenium flagrum (also called Flag Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Europe and Asia. It is an evergreen fern with triangular fronds and black stems. It is found in shady, moist habitats such as woodlands and rocky cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium flagrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is also used in the production of natural dyes and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium flagrum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium flagrum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is generally easy to grow.

Where to Find Asplenium flagrum

Asplenium flagrum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical rainforest and cloud forest habitats.

Asplenium flagrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium flagrum?

Asplenium flagrum

What are the common names of Asplenium flagrum?

Dwarf spleenwort, Flag fern

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium flagrum?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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

Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
Daniel D. Palmer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Palmer' in the authors string.