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Asplenium fragile

Scientific Name: Asplenium fragile

Family: Aspleniaceae

Category: Fern

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Asplenium fragile and Relatives

This page explores information about Asplenium fragile and its related varieties, including Asplenium fragile var. lomense and Asplenium fragile var. insulare.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions Asplenium nidus, also known as Bird's Nest Fern, which has fragile fronds that can be damaged by brushing against them.
  • There is a brief mention of a "Thorny bush" associated with Asplenium fragile morus abol, although this association is unclear and potentially erroneous.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions Asplenium nidus, also known as Bird's Nest Fern, which has fragile fronds that can be damaged by brushing against them.
  • There is a brief mention of a "Thorny bush" associated with Asplenium fragile morus abol, although this association is unclear and potentially erroneous.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: While the page discusses Asplenium fragile, it also indicates that Asplenium fragile var. lomense is a synonym for Asplenium peruvianum.
  • Synonyms: The following are listed as synonyms or related names:
    • Asplenium fragile C. Presl
    • Asplenium fragile var. insulare C.V. Morton
    • Asplenium fragile var. lomense Weath.
    • Asplenium peruvianum Desv.
    • Asplenium peruvianum var. insulare (C. V. Morton) D. D. Palmer
    • Asplenium rhomboideum Brack.
  • Family: Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species and Variety

Distribution and Habitat

  • Asplenium fragile var. insulare is native to Hawaii (USA), as shown in a distribution map referenced in the text.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Asplenium fragile var. insulare is a fern with a short, suberect stem.
  • The leaf stalks (petioles) are 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) long.
  • The text mentions that Asplenium trichomanes (maidenhair spleenwort) is a small, fragile-looking native fern that is actually quite tough once established. Its evergreen fronds form short tufts.

Quirky Facts

  • The text notes that Asplenium fragile has been featured in historical botanical publications, including Hooker's Icones Plantarum, dating back to 1854.
  • Some varieties of Asplenium fragile have been listed as endangered species.

Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) is mentioned as a source of information.
  • The Plant List, IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, and NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium are listed as searchable databases.
  • USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) species reports may contain information about Asplenium fragile.
  • LibraryThing is mentioned as a place to find information about "The group of Asplenium fragile in South America" by C. A. Weatherby.