Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
jacksonii
ID:
157152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alston) Lawal.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gen. Belg. Pterid. 179. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156481



Common Names

  • Jackson's Spleenwort
  • Jackson's Fern
  • Jackson's Asplenium


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium microdon (T.Moore) Lovis & Vida [unknown]
  • Asplenophyllitis jacksonii Alston [unknown]
  • Asplenophyllitis microdon (Moore) Alston [unknown]
  • Asplenium adiantum-nigrum microdon T.Moore [unknown]
  • Asplenium marinum microdon Moore [unknown]

Description

Asplenium jacksonii (also called Jackson's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 30cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium jacksonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium jacksonii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium jacksonii is a perennial fern that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Asplenium jacksonii

Asplenium jacksonii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola.

Asplenium jacksonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium jacksonii?

Asplenium jacksonii

What is the common name of Asplenium jacksonii?

Jackson's Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium jacksonii?

Asplenium jacksonii is a fern.

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,