Adiantum capillatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillatum
ID:
1273029
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm. & J.Prado
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56(1): 82 (-84; fig. 1) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272367
Common Names
- Capillatum Adiantum
- Adiantum Capillatum
- Capillatum Maidenhair Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adiantum capillatum (also called common maidenhair fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum capillatum is used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum capillatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
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Adiantum capillatum is a fern native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done with rhizome cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from spores, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Adiantum capillatum
Adiantum capillatum is native to North America and can be found in Mexico.
Adiantum capillatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum capillatum?
Adiantum capillatum
Where is Adiantum capillatum found?
Adiantum capillatum is found in Mexico.
What is the habitat of Adiantum capillatum?
Adiantum capillatum is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
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-50255744: 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.