Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lamrianum
ID:
153596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bidin & R.Jaman

Source:
ipni

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 41(2): 45 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152925



Common Names

  • Maidenhair Fern
  • Venus Hair Fern
  • Five-Finger Fern


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Description

Adiantum lamrianum (also called Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate fern with slender, black stems and small, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum lamrianum is a popular houseplant and is used to decorate homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Adiantum lamrianum are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, triangular-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum lamrianum is a fern that prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by sowing spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Adiantum lamrianum

Adiantum lamrianum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Adiantum lamrianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum lamrianum?

Adiantum lamrianum

What is the common name of Adiantum lamrianum?

Lamrian Maidenhair Fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum lamrianum?

Grows in moist, shady places

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