Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
haenkei
ID:
156271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Gen. Fil. : 165 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155600



Common Names

  • Asplenium haenkei
  • Haenke's Spleenwort
  • Haenke's Fern


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Synonyms

  • Micropodium pinnatum Mett. [unknown]
  • Diplora longifolia (Pr.) C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Phyllitis longifolia (Pr.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllitis pinnata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Triphlebia longifolia (Pr.) Baker [unknown]
  • Scolopendrium pinnatum J.Sm. [invalid]
  • Triphlebia pinnata (J.Sm.) Baker [unknown]
  • Scolopendrium longifolium C.Presl [unknown]
  • Micropodium longifolium Mett. [unknown]

Description

Asplenium haenkei (also called Haenke's spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium haenkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating coughs, colds, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Asplenium haenkei flower is small and greenish-white in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium haenkei can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken from the root ball and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Asplenium haenkei

Asplenium haenkei is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Asplenium haenkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium haenkei?

Asplenium haenkei

What is the common name of Asplenium haenkei?

Haenke's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium haenkei?

Native to the Mediterranean region

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,