Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nieschalkii
ID:
158706

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Mey.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 76: 18, f. 2 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158035



Common Names

  • Nieschalk's Spleenwort
  • Nieschalk's Asplenium
  • Bird's-nest Fern


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Description

Asplenium nieschalkii (also called Nieschalk's spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to the Philippines and occurs in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium nieschalkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium nieschalkii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium nieschalkii is a fern species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is an epiphyte and is found in humid forests. It is propagated by spores and can be grown in a moist, shady environment. It requires regular watering and fertilization to thrive.

Where to Find Asplenium nieschalkii

Asplenium nieschalkii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.

Asplenium nieschalkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium nieschalkii?

Asplenium nieschalkii

What type of plant is Asplenium nieschalkii?

Fern

Where is Asplenium nieschalkii native to?

New Zealand

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

IPNI record: 77052921-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001107219
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-26600047: Originally associated with wfo-0001107219
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-26600047: Originally associated with wfo-0001107219
Dieter Erich Meyer (1926-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Mey.' in the authors string.