Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 7: 1 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151044
Common Names
- Adiantum hollandiae
- Holland Maidenhair Fern
- Holland's Maidenhair Fern
Description
Adiantum hollandiae (also called Holland's Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum hollandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum hollandiae has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with small, light green fronds.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum hollandiae is a terrestrial fern that can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It is best propagated from spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. It can also be propagated from rhizome cuttings, which should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Adiantum hollandiae
Adiantum hollandiae can be found in tropical climates, such as in Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Adiantum hollandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum hollandiae?
Adiantum hollandiae
What is the common name of Adiantum hollandiae?
Holland's Maidenhair Fern
What is the natural habitat of Adiantum hollandiae?
Tropical rainforests
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