Asplenium papuanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
158882
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 79 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158211
Common Names
- Papuan Spleenwort
- Papuan Asplenium
- Papua Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium papuanum (also called Papuan 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 papuanum is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium papuanum flower is small and greenish-white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium papuanum 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 papuanum
Asplenium papuanum is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Asplenium papuanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium papuanum?
Asplenium papuanum
What are the common names of Asplenium papuanum?
Papuan spleenwort, papuan spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium papuanum?
Asplenium papuanum 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,
References
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17240650-1: Based on the initial data import