Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
werneri
ID:
162062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 5: 39 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161391



Common Names

  • Werner's Spleenwort
  • Werner's Asplenium
  • Werner's Fern


Searching for Asplenium werneri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Asplenium werneri (also called Werner's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It has dark green fronds and is found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asplenium werneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplenium werneri is small, white or yellow in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, light green leaves.

Searching for Asplenium werneri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Asplenium werneri can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Asplenium werneri

Asplenium werneri can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Asplenium werneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplenium werneri?

Asplenium werneri

What is the common name of Asplenium werneri?

No common name

What is the family of Asplenium werneri?

Aspleniaceae

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,