Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
costei
ID:
154781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litard.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Géogr. Bot. 21: 150 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154110

Common Names

  • Costei Spleenwort
  • Costei Asplenium
  • Costei Fern

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Description

Asplenium costei (also called Coste's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to Europe and Asia. It is found in rocky crevices, walls, and cliffs. It has a bright green color and is characterized by its lance-shaped fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium costei is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Japanese flower arranging. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and requires little maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium costei has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a fan-like shape. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium costei is a semi-evergreen fern native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is best done by division or spores. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, while spores should be sown in the fall.

Where to Find Asplenium costei

Asplenium costei is native to China and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Asplenium costei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium costei?

Asplenium costei

What type of plant is Asplenium costei?

Fern

Where is Asplenium costei found?

Japan

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,