Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ailaoshanense
ID:
1331942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Yan & Ying Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 236(3): 267 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344396



Common Names

  • Adiantum ailaoshanense
  • Ailaoshan Adiantum
  • Ailaoshan's Adiantum


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Description

Adiantum ailaoshanense (also called 'Ailaoshanense Adiantum', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum ailaoshanense is a popular houseplant and is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a colourful border in a garden. The plant is also known to be a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

ADIANTUM ailaoshanense has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum ailaoshanense can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Adiantum ailaoshanense

Adiantum ailaoshanense is native to China and can be found in the wild in the Ailao Mountains in Yunnan Province.

Adiantum ailaoshanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum ailaoshanense?

Adiantum ailaoshanense

What is the common name of Adiantum ailaoshanense?

Adiantum ailaoshanense

What is the family of Adiantum ailaoshanense?

Pteridaceae

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

Yue Hong Yan (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Yan' in the authors string.
Ying Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ying Wang' in the authors string.