Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
capillus-junonis
ID:
1107849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Dist. Crypt. Vasc. Ross. : 49 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107187

Common Names

  • Adiantum Capillus-Junonis
  • Capillus-Junonis Adiantum
  • Capillus-Junonis Maidenhair Fern

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Description

Adiantum capillus-junonis (also called Juniper Haircap, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to North America. It has delicate, fan-shaped fronds and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum capillus-junonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum capillus-junonis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum capillus-junonis can be propagated by division or cuttings. The divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Adiantum capillus-junonis

Adiantum capillus-junonis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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