Status:
valid
Authors:
K.U.Kramer
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 18(1): 138, fig. 1 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277298
Common Names
- Adiantum tripteris
- Three-winged Adiantum
- Three-winged Maidenhair
Description
Adiantum tripteris (also called Three-winged Adiantum, among many other common names) is a small fern native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum tripteris is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum tripteris has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiantum tripteris is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Adiantum tripteris
Adiantum tripteris is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Adiantum tripteris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiantum tripteris?
Adiantum tripteris
What is the common name of Adiantum tripteris?
Three-winged maidenhair fern
What is the natural habitat of Adiantum tripteris?
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