Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
155496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Grev.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Filic. t. 150 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154825

Common Names

  • Douglas's Spleenwort
  • Douglas's Fern
  • Spleenwort

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Description

Asplenium douglasii (also called Douglas' Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium douglasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Asplenium douglasii produces small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves with pointed tips and a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium douglasii is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.

Where to Find Asplenium douglasii

Asplenium douglasii is native to western North America.

Asplenium douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium douglasii?

Asplenium douglasii

What is the family of Asplenium douglasii?

Aspleniaceae

What is the native range of Asplenium douglasii?

Indonesia

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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.