Description
Asplenium seileri (also called Seiler's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is an epipetric fern, with a rhizome that is erect and covered with brown scales. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplenium seileri is small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium seileri can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils and is tolerant of light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.