Asplenium squamuliferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamuliferum
ID:
160276
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg II n.° 23. 6. 1916. (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159605
Common Names
- Scaly Spleenwort
- Common Spleenwort
- Rough Spleenwort
Searching for Asplenium squamuliferum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium squamuliferum (also called 'Scaly Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium squamuliferum 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 squamuliferum 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.
Searching for Asplenium squamuliferum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium squamuliferum is an evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Asplenium squamuliferum
Asplenium squamuliferum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in temperate climates.
Asplenium squamuliferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium squamuliferum?
Asplenium squamuliferum
What are the common names of Asplenium squamuliferum?
Scaly spleenwort, scaly asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium squamuliferum?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17304910-1: Based on the initial data import