Asplenium rukaraense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rukaraense
ID:
159288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Deutsche Zentralafr. Exp. 2: 12, t.2, f.D.E. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158617
Common Names
- Asplenium Rukaraense
- Rukaraense Asplenium
- Asplenium
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Asplenium rukaraense (also called Rukara Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern, up to 1 meter tall, with dark green fronds. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium rukaraense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium rukaraense is a small, white bloom with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Asplenium rukaraense can be propagated by division or spore. Division is the easiest and most reliable method, as it will produce a mature plant quickly. Spores should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Asplenium rukaraense
Asplenium rukaraense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Asplenium rukaraense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium rukaraense?
Asplenium rukaraense
What is the common name of Asplenium rukaraense?
Rukaraense Spleenwort
What type of plant is Asplenium rukaraense?
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
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17240850-1: Based on the initial data import