Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
parishii
ID:
158911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fil. Exot. t. 51. 1858 ; & HB. 114. Chr. 133. NPfl. 282

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158240



Common Names

  • Parishii Adiantum
  • Adiantum of Parishii
  • Adiantum parishii


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Description

Adiantum parishii (also called Parish's maidenhair fern, among many other common names) is a fern species with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 40 cm long. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum parishii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its fronds are also used in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum parishii is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum parishii is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile potting mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Adiantum parishii

Adiantum parishii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Adiantum parishii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum parishii?

Adiantum parishii

What are the common names of Adiantum parishii?

Parish's Maidenhair Fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum parishii?

Tropical 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