Asplenium oblongifolium Colenso

Species

Pteridophytes > Polypodiales > Aspleniaceae > Asplenium

Characteristics

A small fern. The fronds are dark green and shiny. They can be 1.5 m long. The spore bodies (sori) are long and narrow under the leaf.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support -
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.5 - 1.0
Root system rhizome
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Environment

It is a temperate plant. In New Zealand it grows from the coast to the mountains. It is usually in shady places. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Light 4-6
Soil humidity 3-7
Soil texture 3-4
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 7-10

Usage

Uses -
Edible fronds leaves shoots
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Cultivation

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Images

Asplenium oblongifolium unspecified picture

Distribution

Asplenium oblongifolium world distribution map, present in New Zealand

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17048320-1
WFO ID wfo-0001043071
COL ID HL2X
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 446851
Wikipedia (EN) Link
Wikipedia (FR)

Synonyms

Asplenium lucidum Tarachia lucida Asplenium oblongifolium