Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
crinicaule
ID:
1118908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 5: 254 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118246

Common Names

  • Asplenium Crinicaule
  • Asplenium Crinicaule Fern
  • Asplenium Fern

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Description

Asplenium crinicaule (also called Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady, and well-drained soils, and is often found in tropical rainforests, near streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium crinicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for and can be used as a groundcover, a border plant, or a filler in containers and beds. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium crinicaule is small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium crinicaule is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Asplenium crinicaule

Asplenium crinicaule can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central 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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