Asplenium francii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francii
ID:
155848
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 161 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155177
Common Names
- Asplenium Francii
- Franc's Spleenwort
- Franc's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium francii (also called Franc's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is a perennial, evergreen fern with lance-shaped, leathery leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium francii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create ground cover and provide shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with limited water resources.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium francii has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Asplenium francii is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial fern. It is best propagated through spores. The spores should be collected and sown on a moist, well-draining soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the plant has established, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Asplenium francii
Asplenium francii is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Asplenium francii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium francii?
Asplenium francii
What are the common names of Asplenium francii?
Franci's spleenwort, Franci's fern
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium francii?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17240160-1: Based on the initial data import