Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
1126739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 134 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126077

Common Names

  • Pumilum Adiantum
  • Adiantum pumilum
  • Adiantum

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Description

Adiantum pumilum (also called Dwarf Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum pumilum has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum pumilum can be propagated by division or by spores. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Adiantum pumilum

Adiantum pumilum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to northern Argentina.

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