Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
bellum
ID:
141683

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Moore

Source:
ipni

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 11. 172 f. 24. 1879 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141012



Common Names

  • Bellum Fern
  • Adiantum bellum
  • Southern Maidenhair Fern


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Synonyms

  • Adiantum bellum walsingense Gilbert [unknown]

Description

Adiantum bellum (also called 'Graceful Maidenhair' and 'Maidenhair Fern', among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It has a creeping rhizome and small, round, bright green fronds that are divided into many segments. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum bellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a lush, green environment. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum bellum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum bellum can be propagated by division or seed. Cultivation requires well-drained soil in partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Adiantum bellum

Adiantum bellum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Adiantum bellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum bellum?

Adiantum bellum

What type of plant is Adiantum bellum?

Fern

Where does Adiantum bellum grow?

Woodlands and moist areas

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