aspleniumasplenium
genusgenusElegant ferns characterized by their distinctive fronds that often grow in a rosette pattern from a central crown. These adaptable plants can be found growing on rocks, trees, or soil, with leaves that range from simple to intricately divided forms.
Etymology
The name comes from the Greek 'a' (without) and 'splen' (spleen), as these ferns were historically believed to cure diseases of the spleen in medieval medicine.
Interesting fact!
Many species in this group have the remarkable ability to reproduce by forming tiny plantlets directly on their leaves, which eventually drop off and grow into new plants.
All species of Asplenium
aspleniumBulbiferum
Mother fern, Hen and chicken fern, Mother spleenwort.
aspleniumDimorphum
House holly fern, Norfolk Island fern, Two-form fern.
aspleniumProlongatum
Long leaf spleenwort, Cascade fern, Walking spleenwort.
aspleniumDaucifolium
Carrot fern, Mascarene spleenwort, Lace fern.
aspleniumDimidiatum
Half-moon spleenwort, Walking fern, Ladder fern.
aspleniumAethiopicum
African spleenwort, Ladder fern, Ethiopian fern.
aspleniumViviparum
Mother fern, Walking fern, Baby leaf fern.
aspleniumPolyodon
Sickle fern, Mare's tail fern, Saw-tooth spleenwort.
aspleniumBelangeri
Ruffled birds nest fern, Belanger's fern, Lace fern.
aspleniumAustralasicum
Bird's nest fern, Australian bird's nest fern, Wild bird's nest fern.
aspleniumAntiquum
Japanese bird's nest fern, Ancient spleenwort, Oriental bird's nest fern.
aspleniumScolopendrium
Hart's tongue fern, Horse tongue fern, Button fern.
aspleniumNidus
Bird's nest fern, Nest fern, Wild bird's nest.
aspleniumnidus 'Osaka'
Fern.
aspleniumnidus 'Crispy wave'
Fern.
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