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Asplenium nidus L. var. nidus

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

Full Sun

Semi Shade

Moderate Water

Native to Singapore

Indoor Plant

Ornamental Leaves

Ferns and Lycophytes

Herbaceous Plant

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division	Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern)
Plant Growth Form	Herbaceous Plant

Biogeography

Native Distribution	Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia, Pacific
Native Habitat	Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone	Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal

Local Conservation Status

Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC))

Description and Ethnobotany

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 LeavesMedicinal: 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.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features	Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses	Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Seed or Spore Dispersal	Abiotic

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference	Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference	Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate	Slow

Rootzone Tolerance	Easy to Grow, Moist Soils
Propagation Method	Spore

Foliar

Foliage Retention	Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s)	Green
Foliar Type	Simple / Unifoliate

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Master ID	245
Species ID	1541
Flora Disclaimer	The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.

Species record last updated on: 03 February 2024.

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