Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching & Y.X.Lin
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18(1): 102 (-103) (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124075
Common Names
- Adiantum lianxianense
- Lianxianense Maidenhair
- Lianxianense Fern
Description
Adiantum lianxianense (also called Lianxian Maidenhair, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Adiantaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern with long, creeping rhizomes and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is native to China. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in ravines, and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adiantum lianxianense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiantum lianxianense has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have short, pointed leaves.
Where to Find Adiantum lianxianense
Adiantum lianxianense is native to China.
Species in the Adiantum genus
Adiantum viridescens,
Adiantum vivesii,
Adiantum wattii,
Adiantum alomae,
Adiantum aneitense,
Adiantum balfourii,
Adiantum bellum,
Adiantum celebicum,
Adiantum ciliatum,
Adiantum cinnamomeum,
Adiantum dioganum,
Adiantum erylliae,
Adiantum fournieri,
Adiantum fulvum,
Adiantum gingkoides,
Adiantum gomphophyllum,
Adiantum hollandiae,
Adiantum hornei,
Adiantum hosei,
Adiantum klossii,
Adiantum lamrianum,
Adiantum mariposatum,
Adiantum membranifolium,
Adiantum mindanaoense,
Adiantum monosorum,
Adiantum mynsseniae,
Adiantum neoguineense,
Adiantum novae-caledoniae,
Adiantum ovalescens,
Adiantum palaoense,
Adiantum parishii,
Adiantum proliferum,
Adiantum pulchellum,
Adiantum pulcherrimum,
Adiantum rectangulare,
Adiantum semiorbiculatum,
Adiantum serratifolium,
Adiantum siamense,
Adiantum tetragonum,
Adiantum thongthamii,
Adiantum trilobum,
Adiantum meishanianum,
Adiantum discolor,
Adiantum papillosum,
Adiantum camptorachis,
Adiantum capillus-junonis,
Adiantum caudatum,
Adiantum flabellulatum,
Adiantum monochlamys,
Adiantum pedatum,
Species in the Pteridaceae family