Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
protomajoricum
ID:
159041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pangua & C.Prada

Source:
ipni

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 108(1): 2 (6 Feb. 1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158370



Common Names

  • Protomajoricum Spleenwort
  • Common Spleenwort
  • Asplenium Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium protomajoricum Pérez Carro & Fern.Areces [unknown]

Description

Asplenium protomajoricum (also called Proton Majorica 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 protomajoricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its wood, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium protomajoricum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium protomajoricum can be propagated by division or by spores. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Spores should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Asplenium protomajoricum

Asplenium protomajoricum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is found in humid, shady areas, such as along streams and in ravines.

Asplenium protomajoricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium protomajoricum?

Asplenium protomajoricum

What is the common name of Asplenium protomajoricum?

Protomajoricum Asplenium

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium protomajoricum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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