Asplenium laxifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxifolium
ID:
157625
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 8 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156954
Common Names
- Asplenium laxifolium
- Broadleaf Spleenwort
- Forked Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium laxifolium (also called Lax-Leaf Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Japan. It has a clumping habit and produces small brown spores. It is found in moist woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium laxifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide ground cover and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium laxifolium has small, pale green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium laxifolium can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Asplenium laxifolium
Asplenium laxifolium is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Asplenium laxifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium laxifolium?
Asplenium laxifolium
What is the common name of Asplenium laxifolium?
Lax-leaved spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium laxifolium?
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17303570-1: Based on the initial data import