Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cajennense
ID:
1119286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Klotzsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 552 (-553) (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118624



Common Names

  • Adiantum Cajennense
  • Cajun Adiantum
  • Cajun Maidenhair Fern


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Description

Adiantum cajennense (also called Cajun Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species with a creeping rhizome and delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum cajennense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems, fever, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum cajennense has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small, black, and covered in a thin, papery coating. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Where to Find Adiantum cajennense

Adiantum cajennense is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Virginia. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613651: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.