Asplenium indusiatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indusiatum
ID:
1253934
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 14: 63. t.16. 1938. (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253272
Common Names
- Asplenium
- Indus Asplenium
- Indus Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium indusiatum (also called Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to tropical regions in Asia and the Pacific. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, and on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium indusiatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of medicinal compounds and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium indusiatum has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium indusiatum is a fern, usually growing to a height of 30-60 cm. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Asplenium indusiatum
Asplenium indusiatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Asplenium indusiatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium indusiatum?
Asplenium indusiatum
What is the common name of Asplenium indusiatum?
Indus Fern
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium indusiatum?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m.
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17371480-1: Based on the initial data import