Mazhar Botanic Garden

Asplenium nidus L.

nest-fern

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000429
Common name: Nest-fern
English name: Bird's-nest fern
Native: Southeastern Asia, Eastern Australia, Eastern Africa
Country: Southeastern Asia
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen fern, grow 50-60 cm long, funnel-shaped rosette fronds simple, undivided, smooth or gently undulating margins, midrib dark brown to black 

spores Reproduces via narrow spore clusters (sori) arranged in neat, parallel herringbone lines on the underside of the upper fronds (National Parks Board)

Ornamental house plant and office design. grown outdoorsin part shade, or epiphyte on tree in warm climate. Traditional medicine.

Asplenium antiquum Makino

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Texture: Enriched soil Fertile Heavy clay Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Rainforest
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Hot climates Tropical
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Division - spores
Flowering time: Does not produce flowers
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.0-6.5

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