Adiantum henslovianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henslovianum
ID:
1113242
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 169 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112580
Common Names
- Adiantum henslovianum
- Henslov's Maidenhair Fern
- Henslovianum Maidenhair Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adiantum henslovianum (also called Henslow's Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum henslovianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Adiantum henslovianum produces small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adiantum henslovianum is an evergreen, creeping, perennial plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through division or by taking stem cuttings.
Where to Find Adiantum henslovianum
Adiantum henslovianum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
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-26606788: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.