Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
iidanum
ID:
156947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sa.Kurata) Y.Shimura & K.Takiguchi

Source:
ipni

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 54(10): 317 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156276



Common Names

  • Iida's Spleenwort
  • Iida's Fern
  • Iida's Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium iidanum (also called Iida's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Japan. It is a small fern, with fronds up to 20 cm long. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium iidanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known to be drought-tolerant and can help reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium iidanum has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium iidanum is a fern native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division in spring or by spores sown on surface of a sandy, peaty compost in a cold frame. Keep the compost moist but not wet.

Where to Find Asplenium iidanum

Asplenium iidanum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Asplenium iidanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium iidanum?

Asplenium iidanum

What is the common name of Asplenium iidanum?

Iida's Spleenwort

Where is Asplenium iidanum native to?

Japan

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,

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