Asplenium hermannii-christii
| Hermann Christ's asplenium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| (unranked): | Eupolypods II |
| Family: | Aspleniaceae |
| Genus: | Asplenium |
| Species: | A. hermannii-christii |
| Binomial name | |
| Asplenium hermannii-christii Fomin | |
Asplenium hermannii-christii, Hermann Christ's asplenium, is a species of spleenwort that is endemic to Georgia. It is known from only one location, in the Bzyb River gorge in Abkhazia. It can be found on calcareous rock crevices in the lower montane zone, from elevations of 150–170 m. It is threatened by recreational activities.[1] This species is named after fern botanist Konrad H. Christ.
References
- 1 2 Shetekauri, S. (2014). "Asplenium hermannii-christii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
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