Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aleuticum
ID:
1115379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rupr.) C.A.Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 93: 112 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114717

Common Names

  • Aleuticum Adiantum
  • Adiantum aleuticum
  • Aleuticum Adiantum

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Description

Adiantum aleuticum (also called Aleutian Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on tree trunks in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum aleuticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is known for its air-purifying properties and is used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum aleuticum has small, white flowers, which produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Adiantum aleuticum

Adiantum aleuticum is native to the cloud forests of the United States. It can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Species in the Adiantum genus

Adiantum viridescens, Adiantum vivesii, Adiantum wattii, Adiantum alomae, Adiantum aneitense, Adiantum balfourii, Adiantum bellum, Adiantum celebicum, Adiantum ciliatum, Adiantum cinnamomeum, Adiantum dioganum, Adiantum erylliae, Adiantum fournieri, Adiantum fulvum, Adiantum gingkoides, Adiantum gomphophyllum, Adiantum hollandiae, Adiantum hornei, Adiantum hosei, Adiantum klossii, Adiantum lamrianum, Adiantum mariposatum, Adiantum membranifolium, Adiantum mindanaoense, Adiantum monosorum, Adiantum mynsseniae, Adiantum neoguineense, Adiantum novae-caledoniae, Adiantum ovalescens, Adiantum palaoense, Adiantum parishii, Adiantum proliferum, Adiantum pulchellum, Adiantum pulcherrimum, Adiantum rectangulare, Adiantum semiorbiculatum, Adiantum serratifolium, Adiantum siamense, Adiantum tetragonum, Adiantum thongthamii, Adiantum trilobum, Adiantum meishanianum, Adiantum discolor, Adiantum papillosum, Adiantum camptorachis, Adiantum capillus-junonis, Adiantum caudatum, Adiantum flabellulatum, Adiantum monochlamys, Adiantum pedatum,

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26609167: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Catherine A. Paris (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Paris' in the authors string.