Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hispanicum
ID:
156726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 10(1): 17 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156055



Common Names

  • Spanish Spleenwort
  • Hispanian Spleenwort
  • Iberian Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Grammitis hispanica Coss. [unknown]
  • Asplenium nevadense (Salvo) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Asplenium nevadensis (Salvo) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Ceterach hispanicum Mett. [unknown]
  • Pleurosorus hispanicus (Coss.) Morton [unknown]
  • Pleurosorus nevadensis Salvo [unknown]
  • Asplenium subglandulosum hispanicum (Coss.) Salvo, Prada & Diaz [unknown]
  • Gymnogramma rutifolia hispanica Hook. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium hispanicum (also called Spanish spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium hispanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium hispanicum has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in groups of 3-4. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium hispanicum is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from spores or division.

Where to Find Asplenium hispanicum

Asplenium hispanicum is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas and on walls.

Asplenium hispanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium hispanicum?

Asplenium hispanicum

What is the common name of Asplenium hispanicum?

Spanish Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium hispanicum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.