Asplenium platyneuronEbony spleenwort
科:铁角蕨科
Family:Aspleniaceae
属:铁角蕨属
common name:Ebony spleenwort
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Aspleniaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern North America, South Africa
Height: 0.5 to 1 foot
Spread: 0.5 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Best grown in gritty, humusy, dry to medium wet, well-drained soils in part shade. Prefers rocky locations. Tolerates full shade. Avoid overwatering. Needs excellent drainage to minimize risk of crown rot. Tolerates some drought.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Ebony spleenwort is an evergreen Missouri native fern which typically grows to 15" tall and occurs on rocky wooded ledges, rocky slopes and mossy banks. Arching, pinnate, somewhat glossy, dark green sterile fronds. Erect fertile fronds. Central stipe (stem) is dark purplish brown. Common name of spleenwort refers to purported medicinal value once attributed to the plant.
No serious insect or disease problems. Crown rot can be a significant problem in poorly drained soils. Susceptible to slugs.
Uses:
Plant in dryish, rocky, shady areas of rock gardens (will grow in rocky crevices), native plant gardens or woodland areas.
