Sickle Speenwort
Asplenium polyodon
Also known as: Cook's Spleenwort
- Native to:
- Australia, Caroline Is., Chatham Is., Christmas I., Guam, Hawaii, Kazan-retto, Lesser Sunda Is., Marquesas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Palau, Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
iNaturalist: © nicnac (iNaturalist #7354366)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Asplenium
- Species:
- Asplenium polyodon
- USDA Symbol:
- ASPO4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- shelter for small invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments