Asplenium lancifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolium
ID:
157511
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66(1): 56 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156840
Common Names
- Lanceleaf Spleenwort
- Lance-Leaf Fern
- Lance-Leaf Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium lancifolium (also called 'Lance-leaved Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous fern of the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium lancifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium lancifolium has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium lancifolium can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Asplenium lancifolium
Asplenium lancifolium is found in the Mediterranean region and in North Africa.
Asplenium lancifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium lancifolium?
Asplenium lancifolium
What is the common name of Asplenium lancifolium?
Lance-leaved spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium lancifolium?
It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17303540-1: Based on the initial data import