Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sleepiae
ID:
160003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Badré & Boudrie

Source:
ipni

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 3(4): 477 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159332



Common Names

  • Sleepiae Asplenium
  • Sleepiae Fern
  • Sleepiae Creochiton


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Description

Asplenium sleepiae (also called Sleep's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in moist and shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium sleepiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural air purifier and to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium sleepiae is small and greenish-white in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium sleepiae 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 sleepiae

Asplenium sleepiae is found in the tropical rainforest of the Malay Peninsula.

Asplenium sleepiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium sleepiae?

Asplenium sleepiae

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium sleepiae?

Mountain forests in the Himalayas

What is the flowering season of Asplenium sleepiae?

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

IPNI record: 77059020-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001248995
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50148288: Originally associated with wfo-0001248995
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50148288: Originally associated with wfo-0001248995
Frederic Jean Badré (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Badré' in the authors string.
Michel Boudrie (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boudrie' in the authors string.