About Delta Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum, the Delta maidenhair fern, is one of the most popular ferns to grow indoors. It is native to South America and its common name comes from its shiny, dark leafstalks that resemble human hair. It typically grows about 17–19 in (43–48 cm) tall and up to 22 in (56 cm) wide. In the wild, it is found on forest floors, rock crevices, river banks, coastal cliffs, and basalt banks along trails and streams. The triangular fronds are semi-erect in the beginning then droop gracefully as they age and can be up to 12 inches (30 cm) long by 6 inches (15 cm) wide. The genus name Adiantum comes from the Greek word "adiantos", meaning "unwetted" (in reference to the leaves).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Adiantum raddianum
- Genus
- Adiantum
- Family
- PTERIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb-Terrestrial
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Mexico, South America
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- അഡിയാൻറം റഡ്ഡിയാനം
Pteridaceae
MAIDENHAIR FERN FAMILY
Delta Maidenhair Fern belongs to the Pteridaceae family.
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