Aspleniaceae |
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: 3102 - Flood Bench - Liverworts & Utricularia
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 05-05-2008
Classification:- Division: Ferns
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- SubClass:
- Order: Polypodiales
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- Family: Aspleniaceae
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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