Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nudum
ID:
1115332

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 260, fig. 6A-B (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114670



Common Names

  • Naked Maidenhair
  • Adiantum nudum
  • Naked Adiantum


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Description

Adiantum nudum (also called Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on tree trunks in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum nudum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum nudum has small, white flowers, which produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Adiantum nudum

Adiantum nudum is native to the cloud forests of Venezuela. It can be found in the states of Amazonas, Bolívar, and Mérida.

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