Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
camptorachis
ID:
1044158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sundue, J.Prado & A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 100(4): 196 (-201; figs. 1-2) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043496

Common Names

  • Adiantum Camptorachis
  • Camptorachis Maidenhair Fern
  • Camptorachis

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Description

Adiantum camptorachis (also called Camptorachis Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with a basal rosette of fronds. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas. It has large, fan-shaped fronds with finely divided leaflets and black stems.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum camptorachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum camptorachis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum camptorachis can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is a slow-growing species and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Adiantum camptorachis

Adiantum camptorachis is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-100377307: Based on the initial data import
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael Sundue (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sundue' in the authors string.