Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
spirale
ID:
160244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 27: 150 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159573



Common Names

  • Asplenium spirale
  • Spiral Spleenwort
  • Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium spirale (also called 'Spiral Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping habit. It is native to Java and Sumatra, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium spirale is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Asplenium spirale flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium spirale is a small, evergreen fern that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in a moist, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both spores and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.

Where to Find Asplenium spirale

Asplenium spirale is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in temperate climates.

Asplenium spirale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium spirale?

Asplenium spirale

What is the common name of Asplenium spirale?

Spiral Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium spirale?

Fern

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,