Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sarniense
ID:
159506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleep

Source:
ipni

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fern Gaz. 10: 210. 1971. (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158835

Common Names

  • Sarni's Spleenwort
  • Sarni's Fern
  • Sarni's Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium sarniense (also called Sarni Asplenium, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It prefers moist, humid environments and is often found in lowland rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium sarniense is a popular ornamental plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium sarniense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium sarniense 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 sarniense

Asplenium sarniense is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. It is commonly found in rocky habitats and along cliffs.

Asplenium sarniense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium sarniense?

Asplenium sarniense

What is the common name of Asplenium sarniense?

Sarni Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium sarniense?

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50104117: Originally associated with wfo-0001239725
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50104117: Originally associated with wfo-0001239725
Anne Sleep (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleep' in the authors string.