🌿Native Nature

African Spleenwort

Asplenium aethiopicum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Polypodiopsida β€ΊOrder: Polypodiales β€ΊFamily: Aspleniaceae β€ΊGenus: Asplenium

About

Asplenium aethiopicum is a lithophytic or sometimes epiphytic species of fern found in Southern and tropical Africa, tropical America, Asia and Australia. It is listed as critically endangered in Victoria, Australia. It is considered exotic in New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Spleenwort?
The scientific name of African Spleenwort is Asplenium aethiopicum.
What is the conservation status of African Spleenwort?
The African Spleenwort has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Spleenwort belong to?
African Spleenwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African Spleenwort belong to?
African Spleenwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African Spleenwort belong to?
African Spleenwort belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does African Spleenwort belong to?
African Spleenwort belongs to the order Polypodiales.
What family does African Spleenwort belong to?
African Spleenwort belongs to the family Aspleniaceae.
What genus does African Spleenwort belong to?
African Spleenwort belongs to the genus Asplenium.