Asplenium horizontale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horizontale
ID:
156822
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 8. 125. 1894 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156151
Common Names
- Horizontal Spleenwort
- Flat-leaved Spleenwort
- Horizontal Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium horizontale (also called horizontal 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 horizontale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium horizontale is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium horizontale 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 horizontale
Asplenium horizontale is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Asplenium horizontale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium horizontale?
Asplenium horizontale
What is the common name of Asplenium horizontale?
Horizontal Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium horizontale?
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17045120-1: Based on the initial data import