Asplenium petrarchae
Also known as: Asplenium vallisclausae Req.
- Asplenium vallisclausae Req.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Asplenium petrarchae
Asplenium petrarchae is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Asplenium is notably large, comprising more than 900 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Switzerland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms