Asplenium tamandarei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamandarei
ID:
160846
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 56: 363 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160175
Common Names
- Tamandarei Spleenwort
- Brazilian Spleenwort
- Fern of the Rocks
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Asplenium tamandarei (also called Tamandaré Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical moist forests. It is an epiphytic fern that grows up to 1 m tall. It has large, bright green fronds that are lanceolate and have serrated margins.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium tamandarei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in indoor spaces.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium tamandarei flower is a small, greenish-white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Asplenium tamandarei is a tropical evergreen fern that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by spores or division. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them in a sterile potting mix. To propagate by division, carefully divide the root ball into smaller sections and replant in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the fern should grow.
Where to Find Asplenium tamandarei
Asplenium tamandarei is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical forests.
Asplenium tamandarei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium tamandarei?
Asplenium tamandarei
What is the common name of Asplenium tamandarei?
Tamandaré spleenwort
Where is Asplenium tamandarei found?
Asplenium tamandarei is found in Brazil
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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:22807-2: Based on the initial data import