Adiantum vivesii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vivesii
ID:
140172
Status:
valid
Authors:
Proctor
Source:
ipni
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 53: 140, fig. (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139501
Common Names
- Adiantum vivesii
- Vives' Maidenhair Fern
- Vives' Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adiantum vivesii (also called Vives' Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum vivesii is a species of fern used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adiantum vivesii is a small, white, fan-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fan-shaped plant with small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adiantum vivesii is a fern native to the western United States and Canada. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Adiantum vivesii
Adiantum vivesii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.
Adiantum vivesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum vivesii?
Adiantum vivesii
What type of plant is Adiantum vivesii?
Fern
Where is Adiantum vivesii native to?
Japan
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
References
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315242-2: Based on the initial data import