Adiantum giganteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
1273532
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Prado
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 16(5): 209 (-212; figs. 1-2) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272870
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adiantum giganteum (also called 'Giant Maidenhair Fern', among many other common names) is a fern that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It has small, fan-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum giganteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory problems, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Adiantum giganteum are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are white and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adiantum giganteum is a fern that is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can be grown in a moist, shady environment. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and is well-drained. It should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be propagated from division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Adiantum giganteum
Adiantum giganteum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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-50260561: Based on the initial data import
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.