Description
Asplenium nigritianum (also called Black Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium nigritianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium nigritianum has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
Where to Find Asplenium nigritianum
Asplenium nigritianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.