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Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles), Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Adiantum capillus-veneris (Maidenhair Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus

German Venushaarfarn, Frauenhaarfarn

Arabic كزبرة البئر

Similar Species in Adiantum

avenca-de-folha-miúda

Adiantum raddianum

Not Evaluated

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brittle maidenhair fern

Adiantum concinnum

Not Evaluated

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Bermuda Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum macrophyllum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maidenhair Fern?

The scientific name of Maidenhair Fern is Adiantum capillus-veneris. It belongs to the genus Adiantum.

What is the conservation status of Maidenhair Fern?

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Maidenhair Fern live?

Maidenhair Fern is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles), Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Hungary, Japan, Mauritius, Netherlands, Portugal.

What family does Maidenhair Fern belong to?

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) belongs to the genus Adiantum, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteridaceae.

Is Maidenhair Fern endangered?

No, Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Maidenhair Fern belong to?

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Maidenhair Fern?

The closest relatives of Maidenhair Fern in the genus Adiantum include avenca, avenca-de-folha-miúda, Bermuda Maidenhair Fern, Largeleaf maidenhair, Aleutian Maidenhair.