Asplenium pleurosorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleurosorum
ID:
1410242
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:23. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422707
Common Names
- Pleurosorum Asplenium
- Pleurosorum Fern
- Asplenium Pleurosorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium pleurosorum (also called Pleurosorus spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, evergreen fern with lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, rainforests, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium pleurosorum is a type of fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium pleurosorum are small and greenish-yellow in color. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Asplenium pleurosorum can be propagated from spores or division of clumps. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Where to Find Asplenium pleurosorum
Asplenium pleurosorum is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist areas of the forest.
Asplenium pleurosorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium pleurosorum?
Asplenium pleurosorum
What is the common name of Asplenium pleurosorum?
Fern
What type of plant is Asplenium pleurosorum?
Fern
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182711-1: Based on the initial data import