Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 472 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156450
Common Names
- Adiantum Monosorum
- Monosorum Adiantum
- Adiantum
Synonyms
- Adiantum scabripes Copel. [unknown]
- Adiantum robinsonii Alderw. [unknown]
Description
Adiantum monosorum (also called Single-Veined Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Adiantaceae. It is a small, evergreen fern that grows to a height of 10–20 cm. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in the forests of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum monosorum is used for its ornamental value, as a medicinal plant, and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adiantum monosorum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum monosorum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a shady position and moist soil. It is not drought tolerant and can not tolerate frosts.
Where to Find Adiantum monosorum
Adiantum monosorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Adiantum monosorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum monosorum?
Adiantum monosorum
What is the family of Adiantum monosorum?
Pteridaceae
What is the common name of Adiantum monosorum?
Isabel's Maidenhair Fern
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