Asplenium bulbiferum
Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chickens fern, is a distinctive New Zealand native. Characterized by its ability to produce plantlets along leaf margins, this fern holds traditional significance. While primarily ornamental, its unique growth patterns and ecological role make it a fascinating subject in botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Asplenium bulbiferum
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, it is classified under the family Aspleniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Asplenium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asplenium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Asplenium bulbiferum, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大铁角蕨 (zh), 大铁角蕨 (zh-cn), and 大鐵角蕨 (zh-tw). In Polish, it is called Zanokcicca bulwkowata (pl), and in Arabic, it is known as اسبلنيوم بصيله (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大铁角蕨 | Wikidata |
| pl | Zanokcica bulwkowata | Wikidata |
| arz | اسبلنيوم بصيله | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大铁角蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大鐵角蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大铁角蕨 | Wikidata |
| es | Asplenium cavalerianum | Wikidata |
| es | Asplenium bullatum | Wikidata |
| es | Caenopteris bulbifera | Wikidata |
| es | Pikopiko | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the various regions of New Zealand, including the North Island and the South Island. Its presence extends further to the Antipodean Islands and the Chatham Islands, showcasing a broad reach within the New Zealand archipelago. Beyond these territories, the species also inhabits the Northwestern Pacific region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Mariana Islands. Together, these locations define the unique geographical range of Asplenium bulbiferum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Antipodean Is. | WCVP |
| New Zealand | Chatham Is. | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Asplenium bulbiferum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sodium monofluoroacetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sodium monofluoroacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |