Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
khullarii
ID:
1035508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reichst. & Rasbach ex Fraser-Jenk.

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes 171 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034846



Common Names

  • Asplenium khullarii
  • Khullar's Spleenwort
  • Khullarii Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium khullarii (also called 'Khullar's Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a fern that is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows up to 1 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, pinnate fronds. It grows in moist, open forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium khullarii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Asplenium khullarii has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Asplenium khullarii is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Asplenium khullarii are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium khullarii is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Asplenium khullarii

Asplenium khullarii is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

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

Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
Tadeusz Reichstein (1897-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichst.' in the authors string.
Helga Rasbach (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rasbach' in the authors string.