Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
centrafricanum
ID:
154369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pic.Serm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 436. 1972 publ. 1973. (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000153698

Common Names

  • Central African Spleenwort
  • Central African Fern
  • African Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium centrafricanum (also called Central African Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Central African Republic. This fern is found in humid montane forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium centrafricanum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create natural borders and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium centrafricanum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium centrafricanum is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Asplenium centrafricanum

Asplenium centrafricanum is native to Africa and can be found in moist forests, bogs, and wetland areas.

Asplenium centrafricanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium centrafricanum?

Asplenium centrafricanum

What is the common name of Asplenium centrafricanum?

Centrafricanum Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium centrafricanum?

Rocky slopes and cliffs

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,