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Asplenium multifidum

Scientific Name: Asplenium multifidum

Family: Aspleniaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Asplenium multifidum

Asplenium multifidum, also known as simply Asplenium multifidum Brackenr., is a fern belonging to the family Aspleniaceae. Several other Asplenium species are mentioned, including Asplenium trichomanes (maidenhair spleenwort), Asplenium rhizophyllum (walking fern), Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart's Tongue Fern), Asplenium ceterach (Rusty Back Fern), Asplenium platyneuron, Asplenium nidus, Asplenium septentrionale (Forked spleenwort), Asplenium aethiopicum, and Asplenium oblongifolium.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Asplenium multifidum Brackenr.
  • Family: Aspleniaceae
  • Synonyms and related species: Asplenium shuttleworthianum, Asplenium radicans, Asplenium rhizophyllum, Asplenium macraei, Fadyenia prolifera, Asplenium millefolium, Camptosorus sibiricus, Asplenium multilineatum var. dareoides, Polypodium vulgare 'Bifidomultifidum', Dysphania multifida, Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth var. multifidum as Asplenium filix-femina (L.) Bernh. var. multifidum, Chenopodium multifidum.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Some references discuss varieties and forms, such as Asplenium platyneuron f. multifidum and Asplenium trichomanes, Vars: A. Incisum. B. Multifidum. C. Ramosum. D. Cristatum.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Information suggests varied habitats from forests (Makawao Forest Reserve, Maui) to potential use on walls and rockeries.
  • One source marks introduced or native statuses with different coloured indicators.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Asplenium multifidum is evergreen and typically reaches a height of 25-40cm.
  • The leaves grow from the base.
  • One variety has readily forking stipe and fronds with light crisping.
  • Polypodium vulgare 'Bifidomultifidum' is described as terrestrial or epiphytic, evergreen fern with lance-shaped, pinnate or deeply divided, leathery, dark leaves.

Cultivation

  • Fertilization is recommended during the spring, using fertilizers rich in nitrogen and potassium, every 15-20 days.

Ecological Role

  • Some species of Asplenium are epiphytic (grow on other plants), as is Hymenophyllum multifidum.

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Te Papa's collections
  • World Ferns: Checklist of Ferns and Fern Allies