Adiantum lunulatum
| Adiantum lunulatum | |
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| A. lunulatum growing in Goa, India. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Pteridaceae |
| Genus: | Adiantum |
| Species: | A. lunulatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Adiantum lunulatum Burm.f.[1] | |
Adiantum lunulatum, also known as walking maidenhair fern, or black maidenhair,[2] is a species of maidenhair fern that is widely distributed through the southern hemisphere, notably Asia, Africa, and Madagascar. It is named after its half-moon shaped pinnae.[3]
Description
A. lunulatum grows in a creeping or semi-erect position. Its fronds are arched and tufted. The fern is notably overall very glabrous and smooth. It grows on streambanks, often on rocks in forests and woodland.[4]
References
- ↑ "Taxonomic Information for Adiantum lunulatum - Biological Classifications & Names - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ↑ Prof. C.P. Khare. "Adiantum lunulatum Burm". Springerreference.com. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ↑ "Adiantum lunulatum - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ↑ Burm.f. "Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Adiantum lunulatum". Zimbabweflora.co.zw. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
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