Asplenium vittaeforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vittaeforme
ID:
161938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. (Cavanilles) 255. 1802 ; & Mett. n. 13. HB. 192. Chr. 190. NPfl. 234
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161267
Common Names
- Asplenium Vittaeforme
- Vittaeforme Asplenium
- Asplenium Vittaeforme Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium vittaeforme (also called Striped Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern with long, narrow, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium vittaeforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium vittaeforme is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Asplenium vittaeforme is a fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Asplenium vittaeforme
Asplenium vittaeforme is native to India and can be found in moist and shady areas.
Asplenium vittaeforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium vittaeforme?
Asplenium vittaeforme
What is the common name of Asplenium vittaeforme?
No common name
What is the family of Asplenium vittaeforme?
Aspleniaceae
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
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17053610-1: Based on the initial data import