Asplenium venturae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venturae
ID:
1274703
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 129 (-130; fig. 40A) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274041
Common Names
- Asplenium venturae
- Venturae Asplenium
- Venturae Asplenium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplenium venturae (also called Ventura's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium venturae is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control projects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium venturae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet, honey-like scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplenium venturae is an evergreen fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Asplenium venturae
Asplenium venturae is found in the Caribbean, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Asplenium venturae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium venturae?
Asplenium venturae
What type of plant is Asplenium venturae?
It is a fern.
Where is Asplenium venturae found?
It is found in Mexico.
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-50269091: Based on the initial data import
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.