Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
setisectum
ID:
159903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 187 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159232



Common Names

  • Setisectum Fern
  • Setisectum Filmy Fern
  • Setisectum Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium inciso-dentatum Rosenst. [unknown]
  • Asplenium malayo-alpinum Holttum [unknown]
  • Tarachia setisecta C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Asplenium setisectum (also called Setisectum Asplenium, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium setisectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium setisectum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and stocky, with broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium setisectum is a tropical evergreen fern that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Asplenium setisectum

Asplenium setisectum is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Asplenium setisectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium setisectum?

Asplenium setisectum

What is the common name of Asplenium setisectum?

Setisectum asplenium

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium setisectum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,