Asplenium trifoliatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliatum
ID:
161489
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 284 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160818
Common Names
- Spleenwort
- Tongue Fern
- Three-Leafed Spleenwort
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- Asplenium prolificans Alderw. [unknown]
Description
Asplenium trifoliatum (also called 'Three-leaved Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a fern with trifoliate leaves and small, greenish-brown spores. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium trifoliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, wounds, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium trifoliatum is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium trifoliatum can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Asplenium trifoliatum
Asplenium trifoliatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Asplenium trifoliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium trifoliatum?
Asplenium trifoliatum
What is the common name of Asplenium trifoliatum?
Three-leaved Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium trifoliatum?
Temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17241140-1: Based on the initial data import