Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sellowianum
ID:
1226448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 60: 222 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225786

Common Names

  • Asplenium sellowianum
  • Sellowianum Asplenium
  • Asplenium

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Description

Asplenium sellowianum (also called Sellow's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and small fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found in humid, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium sellowianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium sellowianum has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Asplenium sellowianum: Asplenium sellowianum is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy species that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. Propagation is best done by division or by spores. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a damp, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Asplenium sellowianum

Asplenium sellowianum is found in the south-west of Western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.

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,