Adiantum palaoense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaoense
ID:
158764
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 9(3): 53. 1937. (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158093
Common Names
- Maidenhair Fern
- Five-Finger Fern
- Southern Maidenhair Fern
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- Adiantum palauense Hosok. [unknown]
Description
Adiantum palaoense (also called Palau Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Palau. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid and are up to 1 m long. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforest floors, and is often found in association with tree ferns.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum palaoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum palaoense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Adiantum palaoense is a fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soils. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by spores. It is best grown in partial to full shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Adiantum palaoense
Adiantum palaoense is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Adiantum palaoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum palaoense?
Adiantum palaoense
What type of plant is Adiantum palaoense?
A fern
Where is Adiantum palaoense found?
It is found in Palau
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17368140-1: Based on the initial data import