Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
proliferum
ID:
160559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 4: 512 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159888



Common Names

  • Proliferous Adiantum
  • Proliferous Fern
  • Adiantum Proliferum


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Description

Adiantum proliferum (also called 'Proliferous Maidenhair', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum proliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its wood, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum proliferum has fan-shaped fronds with small, round, black seeds. Its flowers are small and white, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum proliferum is an evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Adiantum proliferum

Adiantum proliferum can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

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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