Name
| Family Name | |
| Genus Epithet | |
| Species Epithet | |
| Infraspecific Epithet | |
| Common Names |
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 |
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Others
| Master ID | 32394 |
| Species ID | 6805 |
