Status:
valid
Authors:
Tagawa & K.Iwats.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 25: 20 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163097
Common Names
- Adiantum siamense
- Siamese Maidenhair Fern
- Siamese Adiantum
Description
Adiantum siamense (also called 'Siamese 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 siamense 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 siamense 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 siamense is a fern that is native to Thailand. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Adiantum siamense
Adiantum siamense can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Adiantum siamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum siamense?
Adiantum siamense
What type of plant is Adiantum siamense?
Fern
Where is Adiantum siamense found?
Thailand
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