Asplenium kenzoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenzoi
ID:
1269958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sa.Kurata
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 11: 68. 1962. (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269296
Common Names
- Asplenium kenzoi
- Kenzo's Spleenwort
- Kenzo's Fern
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Asplenium kenzoi (also called Kenzo's Asplenium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It has short, lance-shaped fronds and a thin, wiry stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is found in humid, tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium kenzoi is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium kenzoi has small, white flowers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and thin stems.
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Asplenium kenzoi can be propagated by division or by spore. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist potting mix. Spores should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once established, Asplenium kenzoi should be grown in a shady position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asplenium kenzoi
Asplenium kenzoi is native to the temperate forests of Japan.
Asplenium kenzoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium kenzoi?
Asplenium kenzoi
What is the common name of Asplenium kenzoi?
Kenzo's Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium kenzoi?
It is 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
Satoru Kurata (1922-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sa.Kurata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17428890-1: Based on the initial data import