Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lucrosum
ID:
158049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perrie & Brownsey

Source:
ipni

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 250(3-4): 246 (243-257; figs. (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157378



Common Names

  • Lucrosum Asplenium
  • Asplenium Lucrosum
  • Lucrosum Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium lucrosum (also called 'Lucros Spleenwort', 'Lucros 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 lucrosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium lucrosum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium lucrosum 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 lucrosum

Asplenium lucrosum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Asplenium lucrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium lucrosum?

Asplenium lucrosum

What type of plant is Asplenium lucrosum?

A fern

Where is Asplenium lucrosum 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,

References

Patrick John Brownsey (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brownsey' in the authors string.
Leon Richard Perrie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perrie' in the authors string.