Asplenium liberiense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liberiense
ID:
157730
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Kunkel
Source:
ipni
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 17: 145. 1969. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157059
Common Names
- Liber's Asplenium
- Liber's Spleenwort
- Liber's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium liberiense (also called Liberian Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Japan. It has a clumping habit and produces small brown spores. It is found in moist woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium liberiense is an ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover, and its leaves can be used to add color to a garden or landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium liberiense is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Asplenium liberiense can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Asplenium liberiense
Asplenium liberiense is native to the Caribbean region, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Asplenium liberiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium liberiense?
Asplenium liberiense
What are the common names of Asplenium liberiense?
Liberian Spleenwort, Liberian Spleenwort Fern
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium liberiense?
It is found in tropical West Africa
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
Günther W.H. Kunkel (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kunkel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17429010-1: Based on the initial data import