Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
shuttleworthianum
ID:
159942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
ipni

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Farrnkräuter 1: 26 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159271



Common Names

  • Shuttleworth's Spleenwort
  • Shuttleworth's Fern
  • Rattlesnake Fern


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium multifidum Brack. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium shuttleworthianum (also called Shuttleworthianum Asplenium, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It prefers moist, humid environments and is often found in lowland rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium shuttleworthianum 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 shuttleworthianum 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 shuttleworthianum is a fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is frost tolerant and can be grown outdoors in temperate climates.

Where to Find Asplenium shuttleworthianum

Asplenium shuttleworthianum is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Asplenium shuttleworthianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium shuttleworthianum?

Asplenium shuttleworthianum

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium shuttleworthianum?

Mountain forests in the Himalayas

What is the flowering season of Asplenium shuttleworthianum?

Flowers from April to May

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,