Asplenium vomeriforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vomeriforme
ID:
1219773
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 3. 109 t. 162. 1860. HB. 206 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219111
Common Names
- Vomeriforme Asplenium
- Asplenium vomeriforme
- Spoon-Shaped Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium vomeriforme (also called the spoon-shaped spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has fan-shaped fronds and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium vomeriforme is a popular ornamental houseplant, and is often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium vomeriforme is a small, greenish-white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium vomeriforme is a slow-growing evergreen fern that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done from spores taken in the spring or summer. The spores should be taken from the current season's growth and should be placed on moist potting soil. Keep the potting soil in a warm, humid environment until the spores have germinated.
Where to Find Asplenium vomeriforme
Asplenium vomeriforme can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Asplenium vomeriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium vomeriforme?
Asplenium vomeriforme
What is the common name of Asplenium vomeriforme?
Oblong Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium vomeriforme?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky crevices and on walls
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50000255: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.