Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nelumboides
ID:
1322995

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.C.Zhang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lycophytes Ferns China : 258 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335449



Common Names

  • Adiantum Nelumboides
  • Lotus Maidenhair Fern
  • Lotus Adiantum


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Description

Adiantum nelumboides (also called Nelumbo-Like Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an evergreen fern that grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.5 m and prefers moist soils in forests and other shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum nelumboides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum nelumboides is a small, white flower with a short pedicel and a calyx with 5 lobes. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum nelumboides is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by spores.

Where to Find Adiantum nelumboides

Adiantum nelumboides can be found in the temperate regions of Japan.

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

Xian Chun Zhang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.C.Zhang' in the authors string.