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
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.
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,
References
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.