Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
elegantulum
ID:
1232771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxon

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 165: 70, tab. 5 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232109



Common Names

  • Adiantum elegantulum
  • Elegant Adiantum
  • Elegant Maiden Hair Fern


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Description

Adiantum elegantulum (also called Elegant Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to the southeastern United States. It has pinnate leaves and small brown spores. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, fields, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum elegantulum is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create hedges and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum elegantulum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum elegantulum is a small, evergreen fern native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. The spores should germinate in 4-6 weeks. Division should be done in spring or summer, with each division containing at least one healthy frond. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Adiantum elegantulum

Adiantum elegantulum can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Adiantum elegantulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum elegantulum?

Adiantum elegantulum

What is the common name of Adiantum elegantulum?

Elegant Maidenhair Fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum elegantulum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

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