Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1817. 75. HB. 116. Chr. 135 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225873
Common Names
- Adiantum subcordatum
- Subcordatum Adiantum
- Adiantum
Description
Adiantum subcordatum (also called Subcordate Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and small fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found in humid, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum subcordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum subcordatum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum subcordatum is a fern native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic species that grows on trees in humid forests. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-drained and contains plenty of organic matter. The pot should be placed in a bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Adiantum subcordatum
Adiantum subcordatum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Adiantum subcordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum subcordatum?
Adiantum subcordatum
What is the common name of Adiantum subcordatum?
Subcordate Maidenhair Fern
What type of plant is Adiantum subcordatum?
Fern
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