Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
phyllitidis
ID:
1114902

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 197 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114240



Common Names

  • Adiantum Fern
  • Phyllitidis Fern
  • Adiantum Phyllitidis


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Description

Adiantum phyllitidis (also called large-leaf maidenhair fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 8 inches long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests, ravines, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum phyllitidis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum phyllitidis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum phyllitidis is a hardy fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by spores. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile medium. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.

Where to Find Adiantum phyllitidis

Adiantum phyllitidis is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

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