Adiantum pulverulentum
Glossy Maidenhair
Also known as: Adiantum apiculatum Schrad. +9 more
- Adiantum apiculatum Schrad.
- Adiantum claussenii Fée
- Adiantum monosoratum Willd.
- Adiantum monotis Nees
- Adiantum propinquum Fée
- Adiantum pulverulentum f. genuinum Hieron.
- Adiantum pulverulentum var. biserratum Hieron.
- Adiantum pulverulentum var. crenatoserratum Hieron.
- Adiantum umbrosum Willd.
- Pteris dolabriformis Poir.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Adiantum pulverulentum (commonly known as Glossy Maidenhair) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, C. American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sri Lanka
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