Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
reuteri
ID:
159213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milde

Source:
ipni

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 25: 148; Fil. Eur. 62. 1867 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158542

Common Names

  • Reuter's Spleenwort
  • Reuter Spleenwort
  • Reuter's Fern

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Description

Asplenium reuteri (also called Reuter's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium reuteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium reuteri has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in groups. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a pair of oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium reuteri is a fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Asplenium reuteri

Asplenium reuteri can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Canary Islands, and in North Africa.

Asplenium reuteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium reuteri?

Asplenium reuteri

What is the common name of Asplenium reuteri?

African Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium reuteri?

Fern

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,