Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
windischii
ID:
1277744

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Prado

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60(1): 119 (-121; fig. 2) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277082



Common Names

  • Adiantum windischii
  • Windisch's Maidenhair Fern
  • Windisch's Adiantum


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Description

Adiantum windischii (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum windischii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum windischii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adiantum windischii is a perennial fern that prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by spores or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Adiantum windischii

Adiantum windischii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Adiantum windischii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adiantum windischii?

Adiantum windischii

What is the common name of Adiantum windischii?

Adiantum

What type of plant is Adiantum windischii?

Herbaceous perennial

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