Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lessinense
ID:
157713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vida & Reichst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Candollea 26: 192. 1971. (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157042



Common Names

  • Lesser Spleenwort
  • Lesser Asplenium
  • Lesser Fern


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Description

Asplenium lessinense (also called 'Lessin's spleenwort', among many other common names) is a perennial fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium lessinense is an ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover, and its leaves can be used to add color to a garden or landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium lessinense is a small, greenish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium lessinense can be propagated by division. The plant should be divided in the spring and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Asplenium lessinense

Asplenium lessinense is native to the Caribbean region, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Asplenium lessinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium lessinense?

Asplenium lessinense

What is the common name of Asplenium lessinense?

Lessin's spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Asplenium lessinense?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

Tadeusz Reichstein (1897-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichst.' in the authors string.
Gábor Vida (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vida' in the authors string.