Adiantum trapeziforme
Diamond Maidenhair, Giant Maidenhair
Also known as: Adiantum cultratum J.Sm. +7 more
- Adiantum cultratum J.Sm.
- Adiantum eminens C.Presl
- Adiantum formosissimum Klotzsch
- Adiantum schmalzii Rosenst.
- Adiantum trapeziforme var. catharinae Regel
- Adiantum trapeziforme var. cultratum (J.Sm. ex Hook.) Baker
- Adiantum trapeziforme var. incisum Christ
- Adiantum trapeziforme var. oblongatum T.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Adiantum trapeziforme (commonly known as Diamond Maidenhair or Giant Maidenhair) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Fiji, Florida, India, Malaya, Marquesas, Sri Lanka