Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It grows to a height of up to 60 cm tall and spreads up to 90 wide. |
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| Foliage | Small aerial plantlets are formed on the midribs of the mother's foliage, older leaflets are pinnately lobed while younger leaflets are curved, petioles green. |
| Stems | Erect stems, rarely long creeping. |
| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Spores are uniform. |
| Etymology | The genus Asplenium means without spleen, which refers to the oblong or liner sori (spore cluster) arranged along the fronds. The specific epithet viviparum means producing plantlets on the parent plant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Viviparious Propagule |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31477 |
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| Species ID | 5874 |
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