Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
140192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 381 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139521



Common Names

  • Watt's Spleenwort
  • Watt's Fern
  • Adiantum wattii


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Synonyms

  • Adiantum refractum Christ [unknown]
  • Adiantum levingei Baker [unknown]
  • Adiantum delavayi Christ [unknown]
  • Adiantum edentulum Christ [unknown]
  • Adiantum muticum Ching [unknown]
  • Adiantum veneris sinuatum Christ [unknown]
  • Adiantum edentulum muticum (Ching) Y.X.Lin [unknown]
  • Adiantum edentulum refractum (Christ) Y.X.Lin [unknown]

Description

Adiantum wattii (also called Adiantum, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It has long, lanceolate fronds and small, brown spores. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum wattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum wattii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum wattii is a perennial fern that is propagated by spores or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Adiantum wattii

Adiantum wattii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Adiantum wattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum wattii?

Adiantum wattii

What type of plant is Adiantum wattii?

Fern

Where is Adiantum wattii 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