Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
orbignyanum
ID:
1113264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.; Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36(1): 78. 1869 [May 1869]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112602



Common Names

  • Adiantum orbignyanum
  • Orbigny's Maidenhair Fern
  • Orbignyanum Maidenhair Fern


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Description

Adiantum orbignyanum (also called Orbigny's Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum orbignyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Adiantum orbignyanum produces small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum orbignyanum is an evergreen, creeping, perennial plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Adiantum orbignyanum

Adiantum orbignyanum is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606811: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.