Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
1232738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1869. 40; Bot. Zeit. 1870. 89 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232076



Common Names

  • Adiantum schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurth's Adiantum
  • Schweinfurth's Maiden Hair Fern


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Description

Adiantum schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to the southeastern United States. It has pinnate leaves and small brown spores. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, fields, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum schweinfurthii is a fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum schweinfurthii is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum schweinfurthii is a deciduous fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Spores should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Adiantum schweinfurthii

Adiantum schweinfurthii can be found in the montane forests of Central America.

Adiantum schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum schweinfurthii?

Adiantum schweinfurthii

What is the common name of Adiantum schweinfurthii?

Schweinfurth's Maidenhair Fern

What is the natural habitat of Adiantum schweinfurthii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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