Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pacificum
ID:
158873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 27: 147 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158202



Common Names

  • Pacific Spleenwort
  • Asplenium Pacificum
  • Pacific


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Description

Asplenium pacificum (also called Pacific Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are typically 15–30 cm long and 5–10 cm broad. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium pacificum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its fronds are also used in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium pacificum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium pacificum is a fern native to the Caribbean islands and Central and South America. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Asplenium pacificum

Asplenium pacificum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Asplenium pacificum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium pacificum?

Asplenium pacificum

What are the common names of Asplenium pacificum?

Pacific spleenwort, pacific spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium pacificum?

Asplenium pacificum is found in the Mediterranean 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,