Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
philippense
ID:
1111439

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1094 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110777



Common Names

  • Adiantum philippense
  • Philippine Maidenhair
  • Philippine Venus Hair


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Uses & Benefits

Adiantum philippense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adiantum philippense sub. philippense

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum philippense is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets arranged in a cross shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum philippense is a hardy, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to the Philippines. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, four-lobed leaves. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady location and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.

Where to Find Adiantum philippense

Adiantum philippense is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

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