Asplenium wherryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wherryi
ID:
162075
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.M.Sm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
T. Bryant & D. Tate, Amer. Fern. J. 51: 72, f.1-5. 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161404
Common Names
- Asplenium wherryi
- Wherry's Spleenwort
- Wherry's Fern
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Asplenium wherryi (also called Wherry's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the eastern United States. It is typically found in rocky, wooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium wherryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium wherryi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium wherryi is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees and other plants in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be grown in partial shade and in an area with good air circulation. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Asplenium wherryi
Asplenium wherryi can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.
Asplenium wherryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium wherryi?
Asplenium wherryi
What is the common name of Asplenium wherryi?
No common name
What is the family of Asplenium wherryi?
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
Dale Metz Smith (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17429660-1: Based on the initial data import