Asplenium ledermannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
157654
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56(1): 150 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156983
Common Names
- Ledermann's Spleenwort
- Ledermann's Asplenium
- Ledermann's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium ledermannii (also called 'Ledermann's spleenwort', among many other common names) is a perennial fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium ledermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of medicines and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium ledermannii 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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Asplenium ledermannii can be propagated by division. The plant should be divided in the spring and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Asplenium ledermannii
Asplenium ledermannii is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa. It can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Asplenium ledermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium ledermannii?
Asplenium ledermannii
What is the common name of Asplenium ledermannii?
Ledermann's spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium ledermannii?
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
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17303580-1: Based on the initial data import