Asplenium Nidus L. Var. Nidus

Name: Asplenium Nidus L. Var. Nidus
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Height

0.5meter

Family Name:	Aspleniaceae
Synonyms:	Asplenium ellipticum (Fée) Copel., Asplenium ficifolium Goldm.
Common Name:	Bird's Nest Fern, Rumah Langsuyar, Paku Pandan, 巢蕨

Growth Form	Epiphytic fern having a stout and erect rhizome, bearing a rosette of leaves at the top.
Roots	Large roots with many persistent brown root hairs.
Foliage	Leaf stalks are stout and almost black, can be as long as 5 cm, leaf length can be up to 150 cm or more and up to 20 cm wide. It narrows gradually, tapering both towards the pointed tip and towards the base.

Others - Plant Morphology	The sori are narrow, and occur on every vein of the top half of the frond. Spores are light brown, transparent when fresh and opaque when old.
Habitat	Occurs from sea level up to an altitude of about 1700 m.
Etymology	Genus Asplenium means without spleen and is usually a reference for the fern to cure spleen ailments. Species nidus gives reference to the common name "Bird's Nest Fern" as it means "Nest-of-fledglings".
Ethnobotanical Uses	Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Medicinal: In Malaysia, the infusion of the leaves has been used to ease labor pains and the lotion obtain from the leaves has been used to treat fever. This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any major dietary changes.

Full Sun

Semi Shade

Moderate Water

Native to Singapore

Indoor Plant

Ornamental Leaves

Ferns and Lycophytes

Herbaceous Plant