Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mariposatum
ID:
155610

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.R.McCarthy & Hickey

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 101(1): 1 (-5; figs. 1-2) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154939

Common Names

  • Butterfly Fern
  • Mariposa Maidenhair
  • Mariposa Adiantum

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Description

Adiantum mariposatum (also called Mariposa Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Adiantaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum mariposatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum mariposatum is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid structure with a single, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum mariposatum is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.

Where to Find Adiantum mariposatum

Adiantum mariposatum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Adiantum mariposatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum mariposatum?

Adiantum mariposatum

What is the common name of Adiantum mariposatum?

Mariposa Maidenhair Fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum mariposatum?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks and walls.

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

References

Ralph James Hickey (1950-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickey' in the authors string.
Mirabai R. McCarthy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.McCarthy' in the authors string.