Asplenium modestum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestum
ID:
1274682
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31. 657 c. fig. 1904
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274020
Common Names
- Asplenium modestum
- Modestum Asplenium
- Modestum Asplenium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium modestum (also called Modest Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium modestum is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control projects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium modestum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet, honey-like scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems.
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Asplenium modestum is an evergreen fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Asplenium modestum
Asplenium modestum is found in the Caribbean, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Asplenium modestum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium modestum?
Asplenium modestum
What type of plant is Asplenium modestum?
It is a fern.
Where is Asplenium modestum found?
It is found in Mexico.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50269044: Based on the initial data import
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.