Status:
valid
Authors:
Splitg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Natuurl. Gesch. Physiol. 7: 427 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263277
Common Names
- Adiantum argutum
- Sharp Adiantum
- Sharp Maidenhair Fern
Description
Adiantum argutum (also called Sharp Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a small fern native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum argutum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum argutum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum argutum is a hardy fern that can be grown in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Adiantum argutum
Adiantum argutum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Adiantum argutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum argutum?
Adiantum argutum
What is the common name of Adiantum argutum?
Argutum Adiantum
What is the natural habitat of Adiantum argutum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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