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toothed spleenwort
Scientific Name: Asplenium trichomanes-dentatum
Family: Aspleniaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (slender spleenwort)
Toothed Spleenwort (Asplenium dentatum, Asplenium trichomanes-dentatum)
The Toothed Spleenwort, also known as Asplenium trichomanes-dentatum, is a fern with several common names and a fascinating distribution.
Considerations for Pets
- The Toothed Spleenwort's leaflets can be slightly roundly toothed.
- Other spleenworts have been noted to have leaf edges that are "wrinkled to toothed".
- Some spleenworts have "narrowly or deeply toothed" edges.
Considerations for Children
- The Toothed Spleenwort's leaflets can be slightly roundly toothed.
- Other spleenworts have been noted to have leaf edges that are "wrinkled to toothed".
- Some spleenworts have "narrowly or deeply toothed" edges.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asplenium dentatum L. (formerly), Asplenium trichomanes-dentatum L.
- Common Names: Toothed Spleenwort, Maidenhair Spleenwort, Dense Spleenwort, Brightgreen Spleenwort, American Toothed Spleenwort
- Family: Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Family), also referred to as Polypodiaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Asplenium trichomanes-dentatum L.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Bermuda, Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.
- Favors exposed moist environments for ecological restoration.
Morphological Characteristics
- A forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Fronds can be broadest at the base, narrow-triangular, glossy, and slightly leathery, ranging from 10-45cm in length.
- Fronds are twice or three times pinnate.
- Segments (leaflets) are oval or lanceolate, often toothed.
Ecological Role
- Recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations.
Additional Information
- Asplenium is a genus of about 700 species of ferns.
Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Asplenium trichomanes-dentatum.
- Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI): Ranks the species as G5/S1S2.
- Department of Conservation Services, Bermuda: Offers information on local flora. (www.conservation.bm)