Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ligusticum
ID:
1322660

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Bernardello, Marchetti, Van den heede & Viane

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Civici-Rovereto 27: 270 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335114



Common Names

  • Ligurian Spleenwort
  • Ligurian Spring Spleenwort
  • Ligurian Mountain Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium ligusticum (also called Italian Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial fern with green fronds, native to the Mediterranean. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium ligusticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium ligusticum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short corolla tube. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium ligusticum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Division is best done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep them moist until they become established.

Where to Find Asplenium ligusticum

Asplenium ligusticum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Asplenium ligusticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium ligusticum?

Asplenium ligusticum

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium ligusticum?

Asplenium ligusticum is native to India.

How should Asplenium ligusticum be cared for?

Asplenium ligusticum should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept in a humid environment.

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

Dino Marchetti (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchetti' in the authors string.
Ronald Louis Leo Viane (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viane' in the authors string.
Caroline J. Van den heede: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den heede' in the authors string.
Remo Bernardello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bernardello' in the authors string.