Status:
valid
Authors:
Carruth.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. 346. 1873. HB. 472 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140101
Common Names
- Aneitense Maidenhair Fern
- Adiantum Aneitense
- Tropical Maidenhair Fern
Description
Adiantum aneitense (also called Aneiteum Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forest margins, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum aneitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Adiantum aneitense are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single frond.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum aneitense is a terrestrial fern native to Australia. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 1.5 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Adiantum aneitense
Adiantum aneitense is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mountain slopes.
Adiantum aneitense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum aneitense?
Adiantum aneitense
What type of plant is Adiantum aneitense?
Fern
What are the common names of Adiantum aneitense?
Maidenhair fern, Chinese maidenhair fern
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