Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
1035480

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Prado

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 52(2): 210 (-212; fig. 1) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034818



Common Names

  • Adiantum discolor
  • Two-Colored Maidenhair Fern
  • Discolor Maidenhair Fern


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Description

Adiantum discolor (also called False Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Adiantum discolor has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Adiantum discolor is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Adiantum discolor are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum discolor is a shade-loving fern that is easily grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by spores sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a shady position.

Where to Find Adiantum discolor

Adiantum discolor is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

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