Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Tryon
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 47: 142 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112606
Common Names
- Adiantum imbricatum
- Southern Maidenhair Fern
- Common Maidenhair Fern
Description
Adiantum imbricatum (also called Imbricate Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum imbricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum imbricatum has small, fan-shaped fronds with dark brown, scaly stalks. The fronds are light green and have a glossy texture. The flowers are small and inconspicuous and are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single frond and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum imbricatum is a fern species native to South America. It can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Adiantum imbricatum
Adiantum imbricatum is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
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