Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
viridescens
ID:
140167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
ipni

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. New Zealand Inst. 27. 400. 1895 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139496



Common Names

  • Adiantum viridescens
  • Green Maidenhair Fern
  • Green Spleenwort


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Description

Adiantum viridescens (also called Green Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum viridescens is a species of fern used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adiantum viridescens is a small, white, fan-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fan-shaped plant with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum viridescens is a fern native to the western United States and Canada. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Adiantum viridescens

Adiantum viridescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Adiantum viridescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum viridescens?

Adiantum viridescens

What type of plant is Adiantum viridescens?

Fern

Where is Adiantum viridescens native to?

Japan

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