Status:
valid
Authors:
Bennert, Rasbach & Reichst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 17(1-2): 186 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158603
Common Names
- Asplenium Rosselloi
- Rosselloi Asplenium
- Asplenium
Description
Asplenium rosselloi (also called Rossello's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern, up to 1 meter tall, with dark green fronds. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium rosselloi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a lush, green backdrop for other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Asplenium rosselloi flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium rosselloi can be propagated by division or spore. Division is the easiest and most reliable method, as it will produce a mature plant quickly. Spores should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Asplenium rosselloi
Asplenium rosselloi is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Asplenium rosselloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium rosselloi?
Asplenium rosselloi
What is the common name of Asplenium rosselloi?
Rossell's Spleenwort
What type of plant is Asplenium rosselloi?
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,