Adiantum incisum
Adiantum incisum, commonly known as the lace fern, is a delicate, moisture-loving fern cherished for its intricate, feathery foliage. Native to subtropical regions, this ornamental plant thrives in humid environments. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significance in traditional herbal practices for its potential soothing and restorative medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Adiantum incisum
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae. Within the order Polypodiales, it is classified under the family Pteridaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Adiantum and the species name incisum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pteridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adiantum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Adiantum incisum, exhibits a specific geographical range spanning several regions. In the Macaronesian islands, its presence is recorded in Cape Verde. Its distribution extends significantly into West Tropical Africa across multiple nations. Specifically, it can be found growing in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria. Furthermore, the species is also documented within the borders of Togo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
Activities
Adiantum incisum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adiantum incisum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |