Adiantum hispidulum var. hispidulum
Adiantum hispidulum var. hispidulum
- Native to:
- Australia | Caroline Is. | Chatham Is. | China | Comoros | Cook Is. | Ethiopia | Federated States of Micronesia | Fiji | India | Jawa | Kenya | Kermadec Is. | Lesser Sunda Is. | Madagascar | Malawi | Malaya | Mozambique | New Caledonia | New Zealand | Norfolk Is. | Philippines | Society Is. | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Sulawesi | Taiwan | Tanzania | Thailand | Tonga | Tuamotu | Tubuai Is. | Vanuatu | Zimbabwe
GBIF: Martin Bennett
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Adiantum
- Species:
- Adiantum hispidulum var. hispidulum
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds. Spores require high humidity and consistent moisture for successful germination and development of gametophyte stage.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch