Asplenium mauritiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritiensis
ID:
1270113
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 11(6): 369 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269451
Common Names
- Asplenium mauritiensis
- Mauritiensis Asplenium
- Mauritiensis Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium mauritiensis (also called Mauritian Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and has small, greenish-white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and other moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium mauritiensis is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium mauritiensis has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a wavy margin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium mauritiensis is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Asplenium mauritiensis
Asplenium mauritiensis is found in the Mauritius Island.
Asplenium mauritiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium mauritiensis?
Asplenium mauritiensis
What is the common name of Asplenium mauritiensis?
Mauritius Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium mauritiensis?
Moist, shady forests
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
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17550870-1: Based on the initial data import