Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
1117081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18. 552. 1844. HB. 118 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116419

Common Names

  • Adiantum glaucescens
  • Glaucous Maidenhair Fern
  • Western Maidenhair Fern

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Description

Adiantum glaucescens (also called Adiantum glaucescens, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady forests and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum glaucescens is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum glaucescens has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum glaucescens is an evergreen fern native to Central America. 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 glaucescens

Adiantum glaucescens is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

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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