Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
raddianum
ID:
1110143

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Tent. Pterid. 158 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109481



Common Names

  • Adiantum raddianum
  • Radd's Maidenhair
  • Raddianum Maidenhair


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Description

Adiantum raddianum (also called Radd's Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Adiantaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum raddianum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum raddianum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum raddianum can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil and plenty of organic matter. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Adiantum raddianum

Adiantum raddianum is found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

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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