Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
1115390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 483 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114728

Common Names

  • Pearcei Asplenium
  • Asplenium pearcei
  • Pearcei Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium pearcei (also called Pearce's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on tree trunks in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is known for its air-purifying properties and is used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium pearcei has small, white flowers, which produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium pearcei 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 pearcei

Asplenium pearcei can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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,

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