Asplenium paradoxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
158888
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 179 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158217
Common Names
- Paradoxum Asplenium
- Asplenium of Paradoxum
- Asplenium paradoxum
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- Asplenium zamioides Hook. [unknown]
- Tarachia paradoxa C.Presl [unknown]
Description
Asplenium paradoxum (also called Paradoxical Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern with light green fronds that are divided into many small, linear segments. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium paradoxum 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 paradoxum flower is small and greenish-white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Asplenium paradoxum is a perennial fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Asplenium paradoxum
Asplenium paradoxum is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Asplenium paradoxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium paradoxum?
Asplenium paradoxum
What are the common names of Asplenium paradoxum?
Paradox Asplenium, Paradox Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium paradoxum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17048830-1: Based on the initial data import