Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cromwellianum
ID:
154893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 327 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154222

Common Names

  • Cromwell Fern
  • Cromwell's Fern
  • Cromwellianum Fern

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Description

Asplenium cromwellianum (also called Cromwell's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to New Zealand. It is found in moist, shady forests and along stream banks. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are lance-shaped with a wavy margin and are up to 50 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium cromwellianum is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant, as it is attractive and easy to maintain. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Asplenium cromwellianum has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium cromwellianum is an evergreen fern that is native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Asplenium cromwellianum

Asplenium cromwellianum is native to New Zealand and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Asplenium cromwellianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium cromwellianum?

Asplenium cromwellianum

What type of plant is Asplenium cromwellianum?

Fern

What is the common name of Asplenium cromwellianum?

Cromwell's Spleenwort

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,