Asplenium nitens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
158732
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 264, 421 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158061
Common Names
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Bird's-nest Fern
- Nest Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium nitens (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid and are up to 1 m long. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors, and is often found in association with tree ferns.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium nitens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium nitens has white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium nitens is a fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soils. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by spores. It is best grown in partial to full shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Asplenium nitens
Asplenium nitens can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.
Asplenium nitens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium nitens?
Asplenium nitens
What type of plant is Asplenium nitens?
A fern
Where is Asplenium nitens found?
It is found in 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
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17048160-1: Based on the initial data import