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diamond maidenhair
Scientific Name: Adiantum trapeziforme
Family: Pteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Adiantum trapeziforme: Diamond Maidenhair
Adiantum trapeziforme, commonly known as giant maidenhair or diamond maidenhair fern, is a captivating fern species admired for its distinctive foliage. This page provides comprehensive information about its taxonomy, distribution, and ecological characteristics.
Common Names
- Giant Maidenhair
- Diamond Maidenhair
- Trapezoidal Maidenhair
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adiantum trapeziforme L.
- Family: Pteridaceae / Adiantaceae
- Genus: Adiantum
- Synonym: Adiantum rhomboideum (mentioned in external search results, but not directly in the provided text)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical rainforests.
- Specifically found in:
- Tropical America
- Cuba
- Jamaica
- Lesser Antilles
- Mexico to Nicaragua
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Also present in the United States.
- Often found beside streams and on wet clay or rock surfaces in or near rainforest environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Known for its trapezoid-shaped leaves, which contribute to its botanical name, trapeziforme.
- Described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- As a fern, it is often grown in hanging baskets, which could make it more accessible to curious pets.
Ecology
- Frequently seen in hanging baskets.
- Can be found enjoying a few hours of direct sunlight during the coolest periods of the day.
Quirky Facts
- The species name "trapeziforme" refers to the trapezoid shape of its leaves.
Further Information
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- Discover Life
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- NatureServe
- Dave's Garden
- Plants of Hawaii