Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
meishanianum
ID:
1033701

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.S.Hsu ex Yea C.Liu & W.L.Chiou

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19(1): 59 (-61; fig. 1) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033039

Common Names

  • Meishanianum
  • Meishan's Maidenhair
  • Meishan's Adiantum

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Description

Adiantum meishanianum (also called 'Meishan Maidenhair', among many other common names) is a small fern found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a single, narrow, pointed leaf and a single, small, yellowish spore. It is found in moist, shady forests, often growing in mossy rocks or tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum meishanianum is an ornamental fern used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum meishanianum has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval cotyledons.

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Where to Find Adiantum meishanianum

Adiantum meishanianum is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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

Fei Shuang Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Hsu' in the authors string.
Yea Chen Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yea C.Liu' in the authors string.
Wen Liang Chiou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Chiou' in the authors string.