Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
santamariae
ID:
159455

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schaef., Rumsey & Rasbach

Source:
ipni

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 94(3): 122 (-124; figs. 5, 7) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158784

Common Names

  • Santa Maria's Spleenwort
  • Santa Maria's Fern
  • Santa Maria's Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium santamariae (also called Santa Maria 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 santamariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium santamariae is white with a yellow centre, and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium santamariae is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish quickly.

Where to Find Asplenium santamariae

Asplenium santamariae is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

Asplenium santamariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium santamariae?

Asplenium santamariae

What is the common name of Asplenium santamariae?

Santa Maria Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium santamariae?

Rocky cliffs and outcrops

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

Helga Rasbach (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rasbach' in the authors string.
Frederick James Rumsey (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rumsey' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.