Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
tubalense
ID:
161642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosselló, Cubas & Rebassa

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Rivasgodaya 6: 120 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160971



Common Names

  • Tubal Asplenium
  • Tubal Spleenwort
  • Tubal Fern


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Description

Asplenium tubalense (also called Tubal Asplenium, among many other common names) is a fern found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It has short-stalked, lanceolate leaves and small, brown sori. It grows in wet, shady areas and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium tubalense is used as an ornamental plant and also in traditional medicine. It is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as a poultice to treat wounds and sores. The leaves are also used to make a tea which is used to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asplenium tubalense are small and greenish-white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium tubalense is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizome should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Asplenium tubalense

Asplenium tubalense can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Asplenium tubalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium tubalense?

Asplenium tubalense

What is the common name of Asplenium tubalense?

Tubal Asplenium

What is the habitat of Asplenium tubalense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and moist shrubland.

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

Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Paloma J.A. Cubas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cubas' in the authors string.
Antoni Rebassa (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rebassa' in the authors string.