Asplenium stenolobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenolobum
ID:
160306
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 133 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159635
Common Names
- Stenolobum Spleenwort
- Stenolobum Asplenium
- Stenolobum Fern
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- Davallia foeniculacea Hook. [unknown]
- Loxoscaphe foeniculaceum T.Moore [unknown]
Description
Asplenium stenolobum (also called 'Narrow-Lobed 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 stenolobum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium stenolobum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a tight group. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with small, dark green leaves.
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Asplenium stenolobum 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 stenolobum
Asplenium stenolobum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Asplenium stenolobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium stenolobum?
Asplenium stenolobum
What are the common names of Asplenium stenolobum?
Stenolobum spleenwort, Stenolobum asplenium
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium stenolobum?
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17052080-1: Based on the initial data import