Asplenium paucidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucidens
ID:
158902
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 7: 6 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158231
Common Names
- Paucidens Spleenwort
- Asplenium Paucidens
- Few-Toothed Spleenwort
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Asplenium paucidens (also called Few-toothed Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in rocky places, walls, and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium paucidens 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
The flower of Asplenium paucidens is small and green. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single stem.
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Asplenium paucidens 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 paucidens
Asplenium paucidens is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.
Asplenium paucidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium paucidens?
Asplenium paucidens
What are the common names of Asplenium paucidens?
Few-toothed Asplenium, Few-toothed Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium paucidens?
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17240680-1: Based on the initial data import