Asplenium heteromorphum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteromorphum
ID:
156642
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 20: 7 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155971
Common Names
- Heteromorphum Spleenwort
- Heteromorphum Fern
- Heteromorphum Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium heteromorphum (also called Variable Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Aspleniaceae family. It has a creeping or twining stem, and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium heteromorphum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It also has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium heteromorphum are small and green. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Asplenium heteromorphum is an evergreen fern that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Plants can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Asplenium heteromorphum
Asplenium heteromorphum is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas and on walls.
Asplenium heteromorphum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium heteromorphum?
Asplenium heteromorphum
What is the common name of Asplenium heteromorphum?
Heteromorph Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium heteromorphum?
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17280250-1: Based on the initial data import