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Aspleniaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Asplenium nidus L.

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  • Common Name:
  • Family: Aspleniaceae

  • Country of Origin: tropical Asia, Polynesia
  • Habitat:

  • Description: This pantropical, epiphytic fern colonises trees, rock faces and boulders in humid, tropical rainforests. The glossy green, thin, tongue-like fronds have wavy margins and a prominent, almost black midrib. They arise from a densely hairy crown in a radial fashion, somewhat resembling a bird’s nest. It requires warmth and ample humidity.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500858
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 1215 - AUS:Phillipines-Polynesia C
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 10-27-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Ferns
  • Class: Polypodiopsida
  • SubClass:
  • Order: Polypodiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Aspleniaceae
  • SubFamily:
  • Tribe:
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References:

Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version

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