Asplenium ruwenzoriense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruwenzoriense
ID:
159305
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1901: 137 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158634
Common Names
- Ruwenzori Spleenwort
- Ruwenzori Fern
- Ruwenzori Asplenium
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Asplenium ruwenzoriense (also called Ruwenzori Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium ruwenzoriense 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 ruwenzoriense 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 ruwenzoriense is a fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Asplenium ruwenzoriense
Asplenium ruwenzoriense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Asplenium ruwenzoriense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium ruwenzoriense?
Asplenium ruwenzoriense
What is the common name of Asplenium ruwenzoriense?
Ruwenzoriense Spleenwort
What type of plant is Asplenium ruwenzoriense?
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17050740-1: Based on the initial data import