Evergreen Zeravand (Aspidium sempervirens)

Classification and Synonyms

The Evergreen Zeravand, also known as Soranbat or Aspidium sempervirens, is a plant species belonging to the genus Aspidium of the family Aspleniaceae.

Habitat and Distribution

Its native region includes Syria, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Sicily, and other parts of the eastern Mediterranean. The plant grows on shady and wet sites.

Characteristics

The Evergreen Zeravand is an evergreen and woody climbing plant that reaches heights up to 5 meters. Its foliage leaves are egg-shaped lancet, leather-like, and bare, with a deeply heart-shaped base and slightly tubed shape. The flowers are yellow with purple stripes and measure 2-5 centimeters in length.

Reproduction and Chromosomes

The flowering period runs from March to July. The number of chromosomes is 2n = 14.

Distribution and Occurrence

The species is mainly found in the eastern Mediterranean, including Sicily, Crete, the Aegean, Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Algeria. However, its original distribution area also includes Italy and France, where it has been introduced as a neophyte.

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Synonyms for Scientific Name

* Aspidium sempervirens
* Soranbat

References

* Mediterranean flora by Thomas Meyer and Michael Hassler
* Plants of Syria, Greece, Turkey, Sicily, Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, and Algeria

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