Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
callipteris
ID:
1129324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 231 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128662

Common Names

  • Callipteris Spleenwort
  • Callipteris Asplenium
  • Callipteris Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium callipteris (also called Giant Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in the crooks of tree branches. It has large, leathery, bright green fronds that are deeply divided into many segments.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium callipteris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium callipteris has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium callipteris is a deciduous fern native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Asplenium callipteris

Asplenium callipteris is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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,

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