Description
Asplenium borneense (also called Borneo Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China, and south to Indonesia. It grows in moist, shady, rocky habitats, such as limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium borneense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium borneense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium borneense is a fern that is native to the southeastern United States. It is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Asplenium borneense
Asplenium borneense is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.