Status:
valid
Authors:
Sehnem
Source:
ipni
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Sellowia n.° 15: 19 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152165
Common Names
- Araucaria Spleenwort
- Arrow-leaved Spleenwort
- Araucaria Fern
Description
Asplenium araucarieti (also called Asplenium araucarieti, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is typically found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium araucarieti is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being able to treat skin conditions, wounds, and inflammation. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium araucarieti has small, orange flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium araucarieti can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Asplenium araucarieti
Asplenium araucarieti can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.
Asplenium araucarieti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium araucarieti?
Asplenium araucarieti
What is the common name of Asplenium araucarieti?
Araucariet's spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium araucarieti?
Rocky cliffs and walls
Species in the Asplenium genus
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,
Asplenium chasmophilum,
Species in the Aspleniaceae family
Asplenicystopteris blindii,
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,