Adiantum serratifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratifolium
ID:
163735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , ser. 2, 7: 1 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163064
Common Names
- Adiantum serratifolium
- Serrate-leaved Maidenhair Fern
- Serrate-leaved Adiantum
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- Adiantum hallieri Rosenst. [unknown]
Description
Adiantum serratifolium (also called 'Serrate-leaved maidenhair', among many other common names) is a small fern that is native to the Himalayas in India. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum serratifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum serratifolium has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters atop the stems. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
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Adiantum serratifolium is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by spores, division, or by rhizome cuttings. It can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground in a shady area.
Where to Find Adiantum serratifolium
Adiantum serratifolium can be found in India, Nepal, and China.
Adiantum serratifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum serratifolium?
Adiantum serratifolium
What type of plant is Adiantum serratifolium?
Fern
Where is Adiantum serratifolium found?
India
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17237620-1: Based on the initial data import