Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cinnamomeum
ID:
144064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lellinger & J.Prado

Source:
ipni

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 91(1): 4 (-6; fig. 2) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000143393



Common Names

  • Cinnamon Fern
  • Rattlesnake Fern
  • Honolulu Fern


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Description

Adiantum cinnamomeum (also called Cinnamon Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are fan-shaped. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum cinnamomeum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping to provide a naturalistic look. It is also used in flower arrangements and bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Adiantum cinnamomeum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single, upright stem with two opposite, pinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum cinnamomeum is a species of fern in the family Adiantaceae. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Adiantum cinnamomeum

Adiantum cinnamomeum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Adiantum cinnamomeum FAQ

What is the common name of Adiantum cinnamomeum?

Cinnamon maidenhair fern

What is the scientific name of Cinnamon maidenhair fern?

Adiantum cinnamomeum

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum cinnamomeum?

Moist, shady 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

David B. Lellinger (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lellinger' in the authors string.
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321350-2: Based on the initial data import