Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
silvaticum
ID:
1121017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 246, t. 8 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120355

Common Names

  • Adiantum silvaticum
  • Woodland Maidenhair Fern
  • Woodland Adiantum

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Uses & Benefits

Adiantum silvaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum silvaticum has small, white flowers that are borne in a terminal spike. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum silvaticum is a terrestrial fern native to Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Adiantum silvaticum

Adiantum silvaticum can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

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