Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
inexpectatum
ID:
157036

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Braun ex Morton

Source:
ipni

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 46: 154 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156365



Common Names

  • Unexpected Spleenwort
  • Unexpected Fern
  • Unexpected Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium inexpectatum (also called Unexpected Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a creeping habit and produces small, green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium inexpectatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asplenium inexpectatum are small, greenish-white, and have three petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium inexpectatum is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate from spores. Collect the spores from a mature plant and sow them in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, shady location. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, shady location until the spores have germinated.

Where to Find Asplenium inexpectatum

Asplenium inexpectatum is found in South India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Asplenium inexpectatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium inexpectatum?

Asplenium inexpectatum

What is the common name of Asplenium inexpectatum?

Unexpected Spleenwort

Where is Asplenium inexpectatum 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,

References

Emma Lucy Braun (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Braun' in the authors string.
Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morton' in the authors string.