Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hosei
ID:
151793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 26: 324 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151122



Common Names

  • Hose's Maidenhair Fern
  • Hose's Adiantum Fern
  • Hose's Venus Hair Fern


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Description

Adiantum hosei (also called Hose'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 hosei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum hosei has small, brownish-black seeds that are covered in a thin, papery coating. The flower is a small, greenish-white spike that is borne on a short stalk. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green fronds.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum hosei is a fern native to Thailand and is usually propagated by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by spores in spring or summer.

Where to Find Adiantum hosei

Adiantum hosei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in moist woodlands, rainforests, and along stream banks. It is also found in parts of India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Adiantum hosei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum hosei?

Adiantum hosei

What is the common name of Adiantum hosei?

Hose's Maidenhair Fern

What type of plant is Adiantum hosei?

Fern

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