Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
155648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Sylvestre

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61(1): 110 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154977



Common Names

  • Balansa's Spleenwort
  • Balansa's Asplenium
  • Balansa's Bird's-nest Fern


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Synonyms

  • Antigramma balansae (Baker) Sylvestre & P.G.Windisch [unknown]
  • Antigramma balansae (Baker) Pic.Serm. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium balansae (also called Balansa's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It grows in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium balansae is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium balansae is a fern that is native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores can be sown in a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C for germination.

Where to Find Asplenium balansae

Asplenium balansae is found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Asplenium balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium balansae?

Asplenium balansae

What is the common name of Asplenium balansae?

Balansa's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium balansae?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks 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.
Lana da Silva Sylvestre (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylvestre' in the authors string.