Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
1226114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Spec. : 68 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225452



Common Names

  • Oblong-leaved Spleenwort
  • Asplenium obovatum
  • Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium obovatum (also called Obovate Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asplenium obovatum sub. billotii (F.W.Schultz) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot
Asplenium obovatum var. deltoideum H.Demiriz, Viane & Reichst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium obovatum is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium obovatum is a fern that is best propagated by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, well-drained medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until the spores germinate. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Asplenium obovatum

Asplenium obovatum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the humid tropical forests of the region.

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,