Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg III. 5. 185. 1922. (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158378
Common Names
- Pseudocaudatum Spleenwort
- Asplenium Pseudocaudatum
- Common Spleenwort
Description
Asplenium pseudocaudatum (also called False-tailed Asplenium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. This fern typically grows in moist, shady areas such as in forests, along streams, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium pseudocaudatum 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 pseudocaudatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium pseudocaudatum is a small, evergreen fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may need more frequent watering in hot climates. It can be propagated by division or spores.
Where to Find Asplenium pseudocaudatum
Asplenium pseudocaudatum 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 pseudocaudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium pseudocaudatum?
Asplenium pseudocaudatum
What is the common name of Asplenium pseudocaudatum?
Pseudocaudatum Asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium pseudocaudatum?
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,