Status:
valid
Authors:
Kze.; Mett.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Aspl. 95: n. 29, t.4, f.11. 1859
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156708
Common Names
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Labillardiere's Spleenwort
- Labillardiere's Fern
Description
Asplenium labillardierei (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae, native to Australia and New Zealand. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, with a creeping rhizome, and leathery, lanceolate fronds up to 60 cm (24 in) long.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium labillardierei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium labillardierei are small and greenish-white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium labillardierei 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 labillardierei
Asplenium labillardierei is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Asplenium labillardierei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium labillardierei?
Asplenium labillardierei
What is the common name of Asplenium labillardierei?
Labillardiere's Spleenwort
What is the family of Asplenium labillardierei?
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,