Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vida) Soó
Source:
ipni
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 9: 419 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156689
Common Names
- Kummerle's Spleenwort
- Kummerle Fern
- Kummerle's Asplenium
Synonyms
- Asplenophyllitis kummerlei Vida [unknown]
Description
Asplenium kummerlei (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, with a creeping rhizome, and leathery, lanceolate fronds up to 60 cm (24 in) long.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium kummerlei is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium kummerlei is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium kummerlei can be propagated by division or spore propagation. For division, divide the clumps of the plant in the spring or early summer and replant in a well-draining soil mix. For spore propagation, collect the spores and sow them on a sterile medium. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Asplenium kummerlei
Asplenium kummerlei is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and along streams.
Asplenium kummerlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium kummerlei?
Asplenium kummerlei
What is the common name of Asplenium kummerlei?
Kummerle's Spleenwort
What is the family of Asplenium kummerlei?
Aspleniaceae
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,