Description
Asplenium volkensii (also called 'Volkens' Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the temperate regions of Africa. It has a creeping, branching stem and small, scale-like leaves. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium volkensii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium volkensii is a fern species that can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.