Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
siamense
ID:
159945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagawa & K.Iwats.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 25: 17 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159274



Common Names

  • Siamense Spleenwort
  • Siam Fern
  • Asplenium siamense


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Description

Asplenium siamense (also called Siamense 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 siamense 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 siamense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and tall, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium siamense 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 siamense

Asplenium siamense is native to Thailand and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Asplenium siamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium siamense?

Asplenium siamense

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium siamense?

Mountain forests in Thailand

What is the flowering season of Asplenium siamense?

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,

References

Motoji Tagawa (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagawa' in the authors string.
Kunio Iwatsuki (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Iwats.' in the authors string.