🐾

Forked Spleenwort

Asplenium septentrionale

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and boreal forests and taiga spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Asplenium septentrionale (Forked Spleenwort)

Names in Other Languages

German Nördlicher Streifenfarn

Similar Species in Asplenium

Critically Endangered

Bright-Green Spleenwort

Asplenium octoploideum

Near Threatened

🐾

adulterated spleenwort

Asplenium adulterinum

Vulnerable

View all species in Asplenium →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Aegean Spleenwort vs Azorean Spleenwort vs Balearean Spleenwort vs Barn Fern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forked Spleenwort?

The scientific name of Forked Spleenwort is Asplenium septentrionale. It belongs to the genus Asplenium.

What is the conservation status of Forked Spleenwort?

Forked Spleenwort (Asplenium septentrionale) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Forked Spleenwort live?

Forked Spleenwort is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Forked Spleenwort belong to?

Forked Spleenwort (Asplenium septentrionale) belongs to the genus Asplenium, which is part of the taxonomic family Aspleniaceae.

Is Forked Spleenwort endangered?

Yes, Forked Spleenwort (Asplenium septentrionale) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Forked Spleenwort belong to?

Forked Spleenwort (Asplenium septentrionale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Forked Spleenwort?

The closest relatives of Forked Spleenwort in the genus Asplenium include adulterated spleenwort, Aegean Spleenwort, Azorean Spleenwort, Balearean Spleenwort, Barn Fern.