Asplenium simplicifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifrons
ID:
1222291
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5(34): 74. 1865; HB. 193. (Ch (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221629
Common Names
- Asplenium Simplicifrons
- Simple-Fronded Spleenwort
- Simple-Fronded Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium simplicifrons (also called Bird's-nest fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and is usually found in humid, shady environments. It has long, thin, bright green fronds with a wavy texture and a dark brown midrib.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium simplicifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium simplicifrons has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium simplicifrons is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done when the plant is dormant and the divisions should be replanted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, Asplenium simplicifrons should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Asplenium simplicifrons
Asplenium simplicifrons can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
Asplenium simplicifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium simplicifrons?
Asplenium simplicifrons
What is the common name of Asplenium simplicifrons?
Simple-fringed Asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium simplicifrons?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17051670-1: Based on the initial data import