Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 20: 249 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156664
Common Names
- Kokee Spleenwort
- Kokee Fern
- Asplenium Kokeense
Description
Asplenium kokeense (also called Kokee Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Japan. It has a clumping habit and produces small brown spores. It is found in moist woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium kokeense 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 kokeense is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium kokeense is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Asplenium kokeense
Asplenium kokeense is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and along streams.
Asplenium kokeense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium kokeense?
Asplenium kokeense
What is the common name of Asplenium kokeense?
Koke's Spleenwort
What is the family of Asplenium kokeense?
Aspleniaceae
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,