Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
poiretii
ID:
1111440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wikstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1825: 443 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110778



Common Names

  • Adiantum poiretii
  • Poiret's Maidenhair
  • Poiret's Venus Hair


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Description

Adiantum poiretii (also called maidenhair fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is a deciduous fern, meaning it loses its leaves in the winter. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum poiretii is used in the production of herbal medicines, as a decorative plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adiantum poiretii var. hirsutum (Hook. & Grev.) R.M.Tryon
Adiantum poiretii for. bottini (Giudice & M.L.Nieto) Giudice

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum poiretii 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 poiretii is a hardy, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to Africa. 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 poiretii

Adiantum poiretii is native to South Africa 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

References