Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1219899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1817. 65 t. 3 f. 1 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219237



Common Names

  • Asplenium brasiliense
  • Brazilian Spleenwort
  • Brazilian Fern


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Description

Asplenium brasiliense (also called the Brazilian spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to Brazil. It has fan-shaped fronds and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium brasiliense is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures. It is known for its ability to purify the air and can be used to treat respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium brasiliense has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have thin, light green stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium brasiliense can be propagated by division or by spores. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, light soil mix. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Asplenium brasiliense

Asplenium brasiliense is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

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,

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