Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
caripense
ID:
1264578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kl.) Fourn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 1: 106 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263916



Common Names

  • Asplenium Caripense
  • Caripense Spleenwort
  • Caripi Spleenwort


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Description

Asplenium caripense (also called 'Caripense Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a species of Asplenium, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen, perennial, creeping plant, with stems up to 30 cm long, and bearing short, stiff, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium caripense is an ornamental houseplant, as it is easy to care for and has attractive foliage. It can also be used in terrariums and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium caripense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium caripense is a perennial, evergreen fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as 40°F (4°C). To propagate, collect spores in the spring or summer and sow them in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The spores should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Asplenium caripense

Asplenium caripense is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Asplenium caripense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium caripense?

Asplenium caripense

What is the common name of Asplenium caripense?

Asplenium

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium caripense?

Tropical rainforests

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,