Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
caribense
ID:
1283285

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rojas

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Mét. Ecol. Sist. 2(2): 5 (-6; fig. 1) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282623



Common Names

  • Caribense Adiantum
  • Adiantum Caribense
  • Caribbean Adiantum


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Description

Adiantum caribense (also called Caribbean Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It has small, fan-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum caribense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum caribense has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip and a Caribbean midrib.

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Where to Find Adiantum caribense

Adiantum caribense is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers.

Adiantum caribense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum caribense?

Adiantum caribense

What is the common name of Adiantum caribense?

Caribbean Maidenhair Fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum caribense?

Tropical rainforests

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