Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 215 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000143368
Common Names
- Ciliate Maidenhair Fern
- Ciliate Adiantum Fern
- Ciliate Venus Hair Fern
Description
Adiantum ciliatum (also called Fringed Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is an evergreen fern with a clumping habit, growing to a height of about 60 cm. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum ciliatum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping to provide a naturalistic look. It is also used in flower arrangements and bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Adiantum ciliatum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single, upright stem with two opposite, pinnate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum ciliatum is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in early spring or by sowing spores in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Adiantum ciliatum
Adiantum ciliatum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Adiantum ciliatum FAQ
What is the common name of Adiantum ciliatum?
Maidenhair fern
What is the scientific name of Maidenhair fern?
Adiantum ciliatum
What is the natural habitat of Adiantum ciliatum?
Moist, shady areas
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