Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
malesianum
ID:
1124740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ghatak

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 5: 73, f.1, 4, 6, 7. 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124078



Common Names

  • Adiantum malesianum
  • Malesianum Maidenhair
  • Malesianum Fern


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Description

Adiantum malesianum (also called Malaysian Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Adiantaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern with long, creeping rhizomes and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is native to Malaysia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in ravines, and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum malesianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum malesianum has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have short, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Adiantum malesianum

Adiantum malesianum is native to Malaysia.

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

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