Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonap.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Notes Ptéridol. 13. 105. 1921. (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163041
Common Names
- Adiantum semiorbiculatum
- Semiorbiculate Maidenhair Fern
- Semiorbiculate Adiantum
Description
Adiantum semiorbiculatum (also called 'Semi-orbiculate maidenhair', among many other common names) is a small fern that is native to the Himalayas in India. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum semiorbiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum semiorbiculatum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters atop the stems. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum semiorbiculatum is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by spores, division, or by rhizome cuttings. It can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground in a shady area.
Where to Find Adiantum semiorbiculatum
Adiantum semiorbiculatum can be found in India, Nepal, and China.
Adiantum semiorbiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum semiorbiculatum?
Adiantum semiorbiculatum
What type of plant is Adiantum semiorbiculatum?
Fern
Where is Adiantum semiorbiculatum found?
India
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