Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pifongiae
ID:
1333212

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Y.Kuo, Fay W.Li & Y.H.Chang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41(1): 27 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345666



Common Names

  • Asplenium pifongiae
  • Pifongiae Asplenium
  • Pifongiae


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Description

Asplenium pifongiae (also called Pifong's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with delicate, feathery fronds. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium pifongiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium pifongiae has a small, white flower with a yellow lip and a long, thin seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium pifongiae is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Asplenium pifongiae

Asplenium pifongiae is found in the tropical forests of China and Taiwan.

Asplenium pifongiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium pifongiae?

Asplenium pifongiae

What is the common name of Asplenium pifongiae?

Pifong's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium pifongiae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Yi Han Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Chang' in the authors string.
Fay-Wei Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fay W.Li' in the authors string.
Li Yaung Kuo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Y.Kuo' in the authors string.