Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
longissimum
ID:
157932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 178 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157261



Common Names

  • Long Spleenwort
  • Longest Spleenwort
  • Longissimum Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium acutiusculum Blume [unknown]
  • Asplenium anisodontum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Asplenium flagelliferum Wall. [unknown]
  • Asplenium sordidum Kunze [unknown]
  • Darea appendiculata Blume [unknown]
  • Asplenium belangeri Bory [unknown]

Description

Asplenium longissimum (also called 'Longest Spleenwort', 'Longest Asplenium', among many other common names) is a fern with long, narrow, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium longissimum is a species of fern that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium longissimum is green in colour and has three petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium longissimum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant can be divided into sections and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Asplenium longissimum

Asplenium longissimum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and the Philippines.

Asplenium longissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium longissimum?

Asplenium longissimum

What type of plant is Asplenium longissimum?

A fern

Where is Asplenium longissimum native to?

The Himalayas, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia

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,