Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
contrei
ID:
154699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Calle, Lovis & Reichst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Candollea 30: 194. 1975. (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154028



Common Names

  • Contrei's Spleenwort
  • Contrei's Fern
  • Contrei's Bird's-foot Fern


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Description

Asplenium contrei (also called 'Cordero's spleenwort', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in rocky or sandy soils, often in crevices of rocks or walls.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium contrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a 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 contrei has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium contrei is a fern that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Asplenium contrei

Asplenium contrei can be found in moist woods and meadows in the eastern United States and parts of Canada.

Asplenium contrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium contrei?

Asplenium contrei

What is the common name of Asplenium contrei?

Contre's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium contrei?

Woodlands, rocky slopes, and cliffs

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

Tadeusz Reichstein (1897-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichst.' in the authors string.
John Donald Lovis (1930-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lovis' in the authors string.