Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
1108761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosendahl

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Arkiv f. Bot. 14(18): 3, t.2, f.3-4. 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108099



Common Names

  • Afzelius' Spleenwort
  • Afzelius' Fern
  • Afzelius' Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium afzelii (also called 'Afzelius' Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky and limestone crevices, walls and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asplenium afzelii are small, white and fan-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium afzelii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Asplenium afzelii

Asplenium afzelii can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

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,