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fourleaf maidenhair

Scientific Name: Adiantum tetraphyllum

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Adiantum tetraphyllum: Fleaf Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum tetraphyllum, commonly known as Fleaf Maidenhair, is a species of fern belonging to the genus Adiantum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Adiantum tetraphyllum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
  • Common Name: Fleaf Maidenhair
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Pteridaceae

Distribution and Habitat

This species is reportedly naturalized in some areas.

General Information

  • Adiantum is a genus of about 200 species of ferns in the Vittarioideae subfamily.
  • Adiantum tetraphyllum can tolerate cold temperatures and may be suitable for outdoor cultivation.

Related Species

  • Adiantum aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
  • Adiantum anceps (double edge maidenhair)
  • Adiantum tenerum (fan maidenhair)
  • Adiantum aethiopicum (Common Maiden-hair)
  • Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair)

Further Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Adiantum tetraphyllum.