Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pedatum
ID:
1107853

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 1095. 1753 [1 May 1753]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107191

Common Names

  • Adiantum Pedatum
  • Pedatum Adiantum
  • Pedatum Maidenhair Fern

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Description

Adiantum pedatum (also called Northern Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to North America. It has delicate, fan-shaped fronds and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum pedatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is often used in terrariums and dish gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adiantum pedatum var. grandifolium (Ching) Ching

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum pedatum has small white flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small and brown and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum pedatum can be propagated by division or cuttings. The divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Adiantum pedatum

Adiantum pedatum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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