Adiantum concinnum
Brittle Maidenhair Fern, Polished Maidenhair
Also known as: Adiantum concinnum var. flemingii Fleming +7 more
- Adiantum concinnum var. flemingii Fleming
- Adiantum concinnum var. latum Jacob-Makoy
- Adiantum concinnum var. laxum T.Moore
- Adiantum concinnum var. pendens Lowe
- Adiantum concinnum var. subscandens Baker
- Adiantum concinnum var. subvolubile Mett.
- Adiantum lutescens Moug. ex Fée
- Adiantum ramyam B.K.Nayar & Geev.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Adiantum concinnum (commonly known as Brittle Maidenhair Fern or Polished Maidenhair) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Adiantum genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, 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)
East Himalaya, Hawaii, India, Lesser Sunda Is., Sri Lanka, Tanzania