Asplenium nidus
Bird's nest fern
Asplenium nidus, commonly known as the Bird's Nest Fern, is a striking epiphytic plant prized for its lush, rosette-shaped foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this fern holds significant traditional medicinal value, often utilized in various cultures for its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties within herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Asplenium nidus
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and order Polypodiales, it is situated in the family Aspleniaceae. It is specifically identified by its 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, known scientifically as Asplenium nidus, is recognized by a variety of common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 鸟巢蕨, while in Indonesian, it is called Paku sarang burung. In Poland, the species is known as Zanokcica gniazdowa, and in Thailand, it is identified as ข้าหลวงหลังลาย. Additionally, in Taiwan, it is commonly called Hakato.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鸟巢蕨 | Wikidata |
| id | Paku sarang burung | Wikidata |
| pl | Zanokcica gniazdowa | Wikidata |
| th | ข้าหลวงหลังลาย | Wikidata |
| to | Hakato | Wikidata |
| fi | pesäraunioinen | Wikidata |
| sl | gnezdnati sršaj | Wikidata |
| ms | Paku langsuyar | Wikidata |
| fa | سرخس لانه پرنده | Wikidata |
| ar | سرخس عش الطير | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several tropical regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found within the Chagos Archipelago. Its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically including Bangladesh. Furthermore, it is widely distributed throughout Malesia, spanning from Borneo to Jawa. Finally, the species is also documented across the Lesser Sunda Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Bird's Nest Fern, is characterized primarily by its large, undivided leaves that grow in a distinct rosette pattern. These long, bright green leaves are strap-shaped and possess a leathery texture, which allows them to efficiently capture moisture and nutrients in their natural forest habitats. In medicinal contexts, the structure and composition of these leaves are often the focus of study, as they form the central "nest" that supports the plant's unique ecological function.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Asplenium nidus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Asplenium nidus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fungi.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fungi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |