Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mantalingahanum
ID:
158256

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.M.Zamora & Co

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Nat. Appl. Sci. Bull. 32(1-4): 46. 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157585



Common Names

  • Mantalingahan Asplenium
  • Asplenium Mantalingahanum
  • Mantalingahan Fern


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Description

Asplenium mantalingahanum (also called Mantalingahan Asplenium, among many other common names) is a fern with dark green, leathery fronds. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in montane and submontane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium mantalingahanum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soil. The plant produces small, yellow flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium mantalingahanum has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium mantalingahanum is a fern that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers a shady position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from spores. The spores should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Asplenium mantalingahanum

Asplenium mantalingahanum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Philippines, including the islands of Palawan and Mindoro.

Asplenium mantalingahanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium mantalingahanum?

Asplenium mantalingahanum

What is the common name of Asplenium mantalingahanum?

Mantalingahanum spleenwort

What is the family of Asplenium mantalingahanum?

Aspleniaceae

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

Prescillano M. Zamora (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Zamora' in the authors string.
Leonard Co (1953-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Co' in the authors string.