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Kaulfuss' spleenwort
Scientific Name: Asplenium kaulfussii
Family: Aspleniaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Asplenium kaulfussii - Kaulfuss' Spleenwort
Asplenium kaulfussii, commonly known as Kaulfuss' spleenwort, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Aspleniaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asplenium kaulfussii Schltdl.
- Family: Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Family)
- Common Name: Kaulfuss' spleenwort, Queen spleenwort, Kūau
- Synonyms:
- Asplenium bipinnatum
- Asplenium enatum Brack.
- Asplenium gemmiferum
- Asplenium hillebrandii
- Asplenium gemmiferum var. flexuosum (Schrad.) Sims
- Asplenium enatum
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Related ITIS Name: Asplenium kaulfussii Schlecht. (TSN 17393)
Distribution and Habitat
- Asplenium kaulfussii is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically Oʻahu.
- It is found in Haleakala.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Kaulfuss' spleenwort is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- It is an herbal seedless vascular plant.
Light and Nutrients
- Prefers a partially shaded location, avoiding direct sunlight.
- Fertilize every 15-20 days in the spring with a fertilizer diluted in water.
Quirky Facts
- The plant is named in honor of George Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830), a German botanist and professor of forestry and botany at Halle, who described ferns.
- In Hawaii, this plant is also known as Kuau.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- Dave's Garden: Dave's Garden
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- nativeplants.hawaii.edu