Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 5 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236198
Common Names
- Adiantum
- Kingii
- Adiantum Kingii
Description
Adiantum kingii (also called 'King's Maidenhair Fern', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum kingii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum kingii has small, yellow-white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum kingii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Adiantum kingii
Adiantum kingii is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Adiantum kingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum kingii?
Adiantum kingii
What are the common names of Adiantum kingii?
King's maidenhair fern
What is the natural habitat of Adiantum kingii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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