Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
decoratum
ID:
1113416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxon & Weath.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 19: 165 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112754



Common Names

  • Adiantum decoratum
  • Decorated Maidenhair Fern
  • Decorated Maidenhair


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Description

Adiantum decoratum (also called Decorated Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It typically grows in shady, humid places, such as in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum decoratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum decoratum has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Adiantum decoratum

Adiantum decoratum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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-26606989: Based on the initial data import
Charles Alfred Weatherby (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weath.' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.