Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
1110007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 129 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109345



Common Names

  • Pumilum Spleenwort
  • Pumilum Fern
  • Pumilum Cliff Fern


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Description

Asplenium pumilum (also called Dwarf Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with fronds that are lance-shaped with a pointed tip and a broad base. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium pumilum is a species of fern native to the western United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium pumilum is a small, greenish-brown spike. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium pumilum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Asplenium pumilum

Asplenium pumilum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

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,

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