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Asplenium nidus var. plicatum
| Aspleniaceae |
| Lasagne Fern |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division |
Ferns & Allies (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat |
Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone |
Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status 1 |
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 |
| Propagation Method |
Spore |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) |
Green |
Others
| Master ID |
32394 |
| Species ID |
6805 |
Species record last updated on: 17 May 2019.
