Asplenium lepturus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepturus
ID:
1255864
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 408 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255202
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium lepturus (also called the Slender Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with bright green, lanceolate fronds. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium lepturus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium lepturus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium lepturus is a species of fern native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen fern that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. The fronds are simple, with a length of 30-60 cm and a width of 5-10 cm. The sori are round and covered with indusia. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Asplenium lepturus
Asplenium lepturus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Asplenium lepturus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium lepturus?
Asplenium lepturus
What is the common name of Asplenium lepturus?
Lepturus Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium lepturus?
Tropical rainforests of Central 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
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17266660-1: Based on the initial data import