Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
spurium
ID:
1122197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jermy & T.G.Walker

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 13(3): 188, nom. nov. (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121535



Common Names

  • Adiantum spurium
  • False Maidenhair
  • False Adiantum


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Uses & Benefits

Adiantum spurium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum spurium has small, fan-shaped fronds that are light green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum spurium can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in partial shade or full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Adiantum spurium

Adiantum spurium can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

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

Anthony Clive Jermy (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jermy' in the authors string.
Trevor George Walker (1927-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Walker' in the authors string.