Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
1226547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 180 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225885



Common Names

  • Asplenium nigrescens
  • Nigrescens Asplenium
  • Asplenium


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Description

Asplenium nigrescens (also called Black Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and small fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found in humid, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium nigrescens is an evergreen fern that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fronds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplenium nigrescens has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium nigrescens is a fern native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic species that grows on trees in humid forests. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-drained and contains plenty of organic matter. The pot should be placed in a bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Asplenium nigrescens

Asplenium nigrescens is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Asplenium nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium nigrescens?

Asplenium nigrescens

What is the common name of Asplenium nigrescens?

Black Spleenwort

What type of plant is Asplenium nigrescens?

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,