Description
Asplenium hostmannii (also called Hostmann's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and a frond that is pinnate-pinnatifid. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium hostmannii has small, yellowish-green flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium hostmannii is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial to full shade and does best in moist, humus-rich soils. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand, as long as the soil is well-draining. Propagation can be done by division or by sowing spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and spores should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Asplenium hostmannii
Asplenium hostmannii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.