Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
1228175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 122–123 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227513



Common Names

  • Asplenium
  • Saxicola
  • Asplenium Saxicola


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Description

Asplenium saxicola (also called Rock Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and ravines at elevations of 0–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium saxicola is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed of Asplenium saxicola is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Asplenium saxicola are small, green, and have four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium saxicola is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Asplenium saxicola

Asplenium saxicola is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, Japan, and the Philippines.

Asplenium saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium saxicola?

Asplenium saxicola

What is the common name of Asplenium saxicola?

Rock spleenwort

What type of environment does Asplenium saxicola prefer?

It prefers shady, moist environments

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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