Asplenium sanchezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanchezii
ID:
1273967
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 119 (-120; fig. 39C-D) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273305
Common Names
- Asplenium sanchezii
- Sanchezii Asplenium
- Sanchezi Asplenium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium sanchezii (also called Sanchez's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium sanchezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium sanchezii has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium sanchezii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Asplenium sanchezii
Asplenium sanchezii can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.
Asplenium sanchezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium sanchezii?
Asplenium sanchezii
What is the common name of Asplenium sanchezii?
Sanchez's spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium sanchezii?
Asplenium sanchezii is found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50263048: Based on the initial data import
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.