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
asplenium bulbiferum
Mother fern, Hen and chickens fern, Mother of thousands, Air fern.
asplenium dimorphum
House holly fern, Norfolk Island fern, Two-form spleenwort.
asplenium prolongatum
Waterfall fern, Walking spleenwort, Cascade spleenwort, Long leaf spleenwort.
asplenium daucifolium
Carrot fern, Mascarene island fern, Lace spleenwort.
asplenium dimidiatum
Walking spleenwort, Ladder fern, Half-moon fern.
asplenium aethiopicum
African ladder fern, Ethiopian spleenwort, African lace fern.
asplenium viviparum
Mother fern, Walking fern, Baby maker fern, Living leaf fern.
asplenium polyodon
Sickle spleenwort, Toothed bird's nest fern, Saw-edge fern.
asplenium belangeri
Fish tail fern, Belanger's spleenwort, Lace fern, Ruffled birds nest fern.
asplenium australasicum
Bird's nest fern, Australian bird's nest fern, Crow's nest fern.
asplenium antiquum
Oriental bird's nest, Ancient fern, Japanese nest fern, Japanese bird's nest fern.
asplenium scolopendrium
Hart's tongue fern, Deer's tongue fern, Button fern, Snake fern.
asplenium nidus
Bird's nest fern, Nest fern, Wild bird's nest, Paradise fern.