Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
wagneri
ID:
1222181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett. ex Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36(1): 77. 1869 [May 1869]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221519



Common Names

  • Wagneri Adiantum
  • Wagneri Maidenhair Fern
  • Wagneri Adiantum


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Description

Adiantum wagneri (also called Wagner's maidenhair, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and small, fan-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum wagneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum wagneri has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum wagneri is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be planted in a well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Adiantum wagneri

Adiantum wagneri can be found in the temperate forests of Chile.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50009176: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.