Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
olivaceum
ID:
1277956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 127 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277294



Common Names

  • Adiantum olivaceum
  • Olive Adiantum
  • Olive Maidenhair


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Description

Adiantum olivaceum (also called Olive Adiantum, among many other common names) is a small fern native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum olivaceum is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum olivaceum has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum olivaceum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Adiantum olivaceum

Adiantum olivaceum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Adiantum olivaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum olivaceum?

Adiantum olivaceum

What is the common name of Adiantum olivaceum?

Olive maidenhair fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum olivaceum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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