Description
Asplenium cordatum (also called Heart-shaped Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium cordatum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant for treating stomach aches and headaches, and as a fuel for cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium cordatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, green leaves.
Where to Find Asplenium cordatum
Asplenium cordatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.