Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
incertum
ID:
1274071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 1: 204, pl. 9, fig. 4 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273409



Common Names

  • Incertum Adiantum
  • Adiantum
  • Incertum


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Description

Adiantum incertum (also called 'Incertum Maidenhair Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, fern native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, triangular-shaped leaves and small, brown spores. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum incertum is an evergreen fern that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum incertum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum incertum can be propagated from spores or from cuttings. Spores should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Adiantum incertum

Adiantum incertum is native to 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