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Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus

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 (Filicopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Adiantum capillus-veneris (Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus)

Names in Other Languages

French Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus

German Venushaarfarn, Frauenhaarfarn

Arabic كزبرة البئر

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus?

The scientific name of Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus is Adiantum capillus-veneris. It belongs to the genus Adiantum.

What is the conservation status of Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus?

Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus (Adiantum capillus-veneris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus live?

Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus 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 Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus belong to?

Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus (Adiantum capillus-veneris) belongs to the genus Adiantum, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteridaceae.

Is Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus endangered?

No, Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus (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 Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus belong to?

Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus (Adiantum capillus-veneris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus?

The closest relatives of Capillaire cheveu-de-Vénus in the genus Adiantum include adiante des Aléoutiennes, adiante du Canada, Bermuda Maidenhair Fern, Rosy Maidenhair Fern, Largeleaf maidenhair.