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Asplenium thunbergii Kunze
Family Name: | Aspleniaceae |
Synonyms: | Asplenium preussii ([Bory] Kunze) |
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 Distribution | Indochina and West Malesia |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Short, erect rhizome, up to 10 mm thick. |
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Foliage | Fronds are tufted and more prolific near the apex. Lamina bipinnate to tripinnate, elliptic in outline, can grow up to 20 cm long. Stipes between 7 - 20 cm long, brown and minutely scaly. |
Others - Plant Morphology | Sori along veins, located further back half of the ultimate segments, indusia thin and firm. |
Etymology | Genus Asplenium means without spleen and is usually a reference for the fern to cure spleen ailments. Species thunbergii is named after Swedish physician and professor, Carl Per Thunberg (1743 - 1822). |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Non - Foliar and Storage
Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground |
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Others
Master ID | 29276 |
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Species ID | 3585 |
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