Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Infraspecific Epithet | |
Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Ferns & Allies (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Exotic |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Medium-sized fern with an erect rhizome, able to grow up to a spread of about 0.6 - 0.9 m wide. |
Foliage | Green fronds in a rosette arrangement with curly margins and appears to be folding; frond length on average can reach up to about 30 - 40 cm long. |
Etymology | Genus Asplenium means without spleen and is usually a reference for the fern to cure spleen ailments. Variety plicatum means folded together and is a reference to the character of the frond. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 32394 |
Species ID | 6805 |
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