Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
psychropolitanum
ID:
159109

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam & Verhey ex H.J.Lam

Source:
ipni

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 557. f. 1. 1945 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158438



Common Names

  • Psychropolitan Spleenwort
  • Psychropolitan Asplenium
  • Psychropolitan Fern


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Description

Asplenium psychropolitanum (also called 'Psychropteris', among many other common names) is a small fern that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in humid montane forests. Its leaves are pinnate and its sori are arranged in two rows.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium psychropolitanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium psychropolitanum is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium psychropolitanum is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It prefers a shady location with moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a shady location with moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Asplenium psychropolitanum

Asplenium psychropolitanum is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.

Asplenium psychropolitanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium psychropolitanum?

Asplenium psychropolitanum

What is the common name of Asplenium psychropolitanum?

Psychropotamos Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium psychropolitanum?

Rocky, calcareous cliffs

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

Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
C.J. Verhey (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verhey' in the authors string.