Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
reniforme
ID:
1110615

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109953



Common Names

  • Reniforme Adiantum
  • Adiantum Reniforme
  • Reniforme Maidenhair Fern


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Description

Adiantum reniforme (also called Kidney-shaped Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky ravines or on limestone slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum reniforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to decorate terrariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adiantum reniforme var. asarifolium (Willd.) Sim
Adiantum reniforme sub. pusillum (Bolle) Rivas Mart.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum reniforme is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum reniforme is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Adiantum reniforme

Adiantum reniforme can be found in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a rare fern and is usually found in moist, shady places.

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