Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sancti-christofori
ID:
159393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
ipni

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee 128. 1901 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158722



Common Names

  • Sancti-Christofori Asplenium
  • Asplenium Sancti-Christofori
  • Sancti-Christofori Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium sancti-christofori (also called Saint Christopher's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on the surface of other plants. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium sancti-christofori is a popular ornamental plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium sancti-christofori has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium sancti-christofori is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Asplenium sancti-christofori

Asplenium sancti-christofori can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Asplenium sancti-christofori FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium sancti-christofori?

Asplenium sancti-christofori

What is the common name of Asplenium sancti-christofori?

St. Christopher's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium sancti-christofori?

Rocky cliffs and outcrops

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,