Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
atrovirens
ID:
153066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Baker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 484 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152395



Common Names

  • Dark Spleenwort
  • Dark Fern
  • Dark Asplenium


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium persicifolium atrovirens Hook. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium atrovirens (also called Black Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Europe, where it grows in rocky habitats. It is a small, evergreen fern with fronds that are up to 20 cm long and have a triangular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium atrovirens is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium atrovirens has small, brown flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium atrovirens is a small evergreen fern that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months.

Where to Find Asplenium atrovirens

Asplenium atrovirens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

Asplenium atrovirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium atrovirens?

Asplenium atrovirens

What is the common name of Asplenium atrovirens?

Dark spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium atrovirens?

Rocky cliffs and walls

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.