Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
1113246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 439 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112584



Common Names

  • Adiantum patens
  • Spreading Maidenhair Fern
  • Patens Maidenhair Fern


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adiantum patens sub. patens
Adiantum patens sub. oatesii (Baker) Schelpe

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Adiantum patens 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 patens 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 patens

Adiantum patens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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