Asplenium perlongum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perlongum
ID:
158916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg II n.° 28. 8. 1918. (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158245
Common Names
- Perlongum Spleenwort
- Perlongum Asplenium
- Perlong's Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium perlongum (also called long spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 40 cm long. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium perlongum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium perlongum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium perlongum is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile potting mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Asplenium perlongum
Asplenium perlongum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Asplenium perlongum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium perlongum?
Asplenium perlongum
What are the common names of Asplenium perlongum?
Long-stalked Asplenium, Long-stalked Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium perlongum?
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:17304250-1: Based on the initial data import