Description
Asplenium hainanense (also called Hainan Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and ravines at elevations of 0–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium hainanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium hainanense is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed of Asplenium hainanense is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Asplenium hainanense are small, green, and have four leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium hainanense is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Asplenium hainanense
Asplenium hainanense is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, Japan, and the Philippines.