Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
diaphanum
ID:
1117237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 215 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116575

Common Names

  • Adiantum diaphanum
  • Transparent Maidenhair Fern
  • Transparent Adiantum

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Description

Adiantum diaphanum (also called 'Transparent Maidenhair Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Adiantaceae family. It is native to Japan. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum diaphanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum diaphanum has small yellow-green flowers that appear in early summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum diaphanum is a deciduous fern native to Japan. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by spores. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Adiantum diaphanum

Adiantum diaphanum can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

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