Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
1107850

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 308 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107188



Common Names

  • Adiantum Caudatum
  • Caudatum Adiantum
  • Caudatum Maidenhair Fern


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Description

Adiantum caudatum (also called Long-tailed Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to North America. It has delicate, fan-shaped fronds and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum caudatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is often used in terrariums and dish gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adiantum caudatum var. hirsutum (Bory) Bonap.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum caudatum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum caudatum can be propagated by division or cuttings. The divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Adiantum caudatum

Adiantum caudatum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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