Asplenium stiriacum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stiriacum
ID:
160336
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.E.Mey.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 75: 29, f. 2 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159665
Common Names
- Stair Spleenwort
- Stair Fern
- Wall Rue
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Asplenium stiriacum (also called 'Stiriac Fern', among many other common names) is a small fern species native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome and its fronds are lanceolate in shape. It is found in rocky habitats, dry grasslands and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium stiriacum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium stiriacum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium stiriacum is a fern that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and conditions. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on moist, sterile soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Asplenium stiriacum
Asplenium stiriacum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.
Asplenium stiriacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium stiriacum?
Asplenium stiriacum
What is the common name of Asplenium stiriacum?
Stiria Fern
Where does Asplenium stiriacum grow?
Asplenium stiriacum is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky areas.
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
Dieter Erich Meyer (1926-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17429530-1: Based on the initial data import