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 chickens fern, Mother of thousands.
aspleniumDimorphum
House holly fern, Norfolk Island fern, Two-form spleenwort.
aspleniumProlongatum
Long leaf spleenwort, Waterfall fern, Walking spleenwort.
aspleniumDaucifolium
Carrot fern, Mascarene island fern, Lace spleenwort.
aspleniumDimidiatum
Half-moon fern, Walking spleenwort, Ladder fern.
aspleniumAethiopicum
African ladder fern, Ethiopian spleenwort, African lace fern.
aspleniumViviparum
Mother fern, Walking fern, Baby maker fern.
aspleniumPolyodon
Sickle spleenwort, Toothed bird's nest fern, Saw-edge fern.
aspleniumBelangeri
Fish tail fern, Belanger's spleenwort, Lace fern.
aspleniumAustralasicum
Bird's nest fern, Australian bird's nest fern, Crow's nest fern.
aspleniumAntiquum
Japanese bird's nest fern, Oriental bird's nest, Ancient fern.
aspleniumScolopendrium
Hart's tongue fern, Deer's tongue fern, Button fern.
aspleniumNidus
Bird's nest fern, Nest fern, Wild bird's nest.
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