Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
kelelense
ID:
157295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brause

Source:
ipni

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(1): 29 f. 2 A (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156624



Common Names

  • Bird's Nest Fern
  • Bird's Foot Fern
  • Kelel Fern


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Description

Asplenium kelelense (also called Kelelense spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with lance-shaped leaves and small, brown spores. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium kelelense is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium kelelense is a small, greenish-brown, with a yellow-green center. The seed is a small, black, round, flattened, and smooth. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium kelelense can be propagated by division or spores. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Asplenium kelelense

Asplenium kelelense is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Asplenium kelelense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium kelelense?

Asplenium kelelense

What is the common name of Asplenium kelelense?

Kelel's Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium kelelense?

Asplenium kelelense 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,