Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
haughtonii
ID:
156489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Bir, Fraser-Jenk. & Lovis

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 13(1): 62 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155818



Common Names

  • Haughton's Spleenwort
  • Haughton's Fern
  • Haughton's Asplenium


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Synonyms

  • Gymnogramma haughtonii Hook. [unknown]
  • Ceterach haughtonii (Hook.) Cronk [unknown]

Description

Asplenium haughtonii (also called Haughton's spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium haughtonii is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to reduce air pollution in indoor spaces.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium haughtonii is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower, borne on a short stalk. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium haughtonii is a small, evergreen fern, growing to 30 cm tall. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a shady position. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position.

Where to Find Asplenium haughtonii

Asplenium haughtonii is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Asplenium haughtonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium haughtonii?

Asplenium haughtonii

What is the common name of Asplenium haughtonii?

Haughton's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium haughtonii?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
Sarmukh Singh Bir (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bir' in the authors string.
John Donald Lovis (1930-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lovis' in the authors string.