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Puerto Rico maidenhair
Scientific Name: Adiantum vivesii
Family: Pteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Adiantum vivesii: Puerto Rico Maidenhair
Adiantum vivesii, commonly known as Puerto Rico Maidenhair, is a delicate fern species with a fascinating story.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant, which may be attractive to some pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adiantum vivesii Proctor
- Common Name: Puerto Rico Maidenhair
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Adiantum de Vives / Puerto Rico maidenhair
- Belongs to the genus Adiantum, which encompasses approximately 200 species of maidenhair ferns.
Distribution and Habitat
- Adiantum vivesii is endemic to Puerto Rico, known from a single location.
- Other Adiantum species, such as Adiantum capillis veneris (Southern Maidenhair), are found in various regions including Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
- The Maidenhair Ferns are native to 24 states including Puerto Rico and British Columbia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Adiantum vivesii is classified as a forb/herb, indicating a non-woody plant.
Other Adiantum Species
- A. aleuticum (Aleutian maidenhair)
- A. anceps (double edge maidenhair)
- A. pyramidale (Pyramid Maidenhair)
- A. wilsonii (Wilson's maidenhair)
- Adiantum x vivesii (Adiantum de Vives / Puerto Rico maidenhair)
- A. aethiopicum (Common Maiden-hair)
Quirky Facts
- In Puerto Rico, the term "culantrillo" can refer to the maidenhair fern, highlighting its traditional association with herbs.