Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
joellaui
ID:
155655

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16(1): 161 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154984



Common Names

  • Joellau's Spleenwort
  • Joellau's Cliff Fern
  • Joellau's Asplenium


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Synonyms

  • Asplenium laui (W.H.Wagner) N.Snow [unknown]
  • Diellia laui W.H.Wagner [unknown]

Description

Asplenium joellaui (also called Joella's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands. It grows in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium joellaui is used for decoration in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium joellaui is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium joellaui is a fern native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores can be sown in a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C for germination.

Where to Find Asplenium joellaui

Asplenium joellaui is found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Asplenium joellaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium joellaui?

Asplenium joellaui

What is the common name of Asplenium joellaui?

Joel's Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium joellaui?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks and walls.

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,

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