🌿Native Nature

Rustyback

Asplenium ceterach

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Aspleniaceae ›Genus: Asplenium

About

Asplenium ceterach (syn. Ceterach officinarum) is a fern species commonly known as Rustyback. It is characterised by a short rhizome which gives rise to several green fronds that have a pinnated lamina with trichomes on the abaxial (lower) surface, but not the adaxial (upper) one. These trichomes (hairs) are orange-brown in colour, hence the name "rustyback". The petiole is shorter than the corpus of the leaf.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rustyback?
The scientific name of Rustyback is Asplenium ceterach.
What is the conservation status of Rustyback?
The Rustyback has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Rustyback belong to?
Rustyback belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Rustyback belong to?
Rustyback belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Rustyback belong to?
Rustyback belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does Rustyback belong to?
Rustyback belongs to the order Polypodiales.
What family does Rustyback belong to?
Rustyback belongs to the family Aspleniaceae.
What genus does Rustyback belong to?
Rustyback belongs to the genus Asplenium.