Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ascensionis
ID:
152970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Watson

Source:
ipni

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Proc. Am. Acad. 26: 163. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152299

Common Names

  • Ascension Island Spleenwort
  • Ascension Fern
  • Ascension Island Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium ascensionis (also called Ascension Island Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, where it grows in rocky habitats. It is a small, evergreen fern with fronds that are up to 20 cm long and have a triangular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium ascensionis 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 ascensionis has small, blue flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium ascensionis is a small evergreen fern that is native to the Canary Islands. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months.

Where to Find Asplenium ascensionis

Asplenium ascensionis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

Asplenium ascensionis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium ascensionis?

Asplenium ascensionis

What is the common name of Asplenium ascensionis?

Ascension Island spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium ascensionis?

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,