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Asplenium tenerum G.Forst.
Family Name: | Aspleniaceae |
Synonyms: | Asplenium tenera, Asplenium tenerumoides |
Common Name: | Parks' Asplenium, 膜连铁角蕨, 柔软铁角蕨 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Ferns & Allies (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Sri Lanka to Polynesia |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Small, compact fern. |
Foliage | Pinnate fronds are arranged in a rosette. Each frond is composed of 20-30 pairs of leaflets known as pinnae (4 cm long, 1 cm wide). The pinnae form a triangular lamina that is 20-40 cm long and 4-8 cm wide. |
Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Spores are produced by clusters of sporangia known as a sorus. The sorus is linear and covered by a protective flap of tissue known as an indusium which is 0.7 mm wide. The sori are arranged in 2 files on either side of the pinnae midrib. |
Habitat | It is found near forest streams at the base of trees and shrubs or on rocks. Locally, it can be found in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. |
Etymology | Genus Asplenium means without spleen and is usually a reference for the fern to cure spleen ailments. Species tenerum means soft, delicate and tender and refers to the characteristic of the fern. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Bluish Green |
Non - Foliar and Storage
Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground |
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Master ID | 29275 |
Species ID | 3584 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |