Walking Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum philippense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Walking Maidenhair Fern, scientifically known as Adiantum philippense, is a charming tropical plant celebrated for its delicate, lace-like foliage. Renowned for its graceful, dark stems and fan-shaped leaflets, this fern thrives in humid environments. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant traditional value in various herbal medicinal practices.
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Walking Maidenhair Fern
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Walking Maidenhair Fern
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Adiante des Philippines
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Adiantum philippenseTaxonomical Classification
This plant, Adiantum philippense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Polypodiinae within the order Polypodiales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Pteridaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Adiantum.
| 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 exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions including Macaronesia and West Tropical Africa. Within the Macaronesian islands, its presence is specifically noted in Cape Verde. Moving to the African mainland, it can be found throughout various West Tropical African nations. Its range includes the countries of Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Additionally, the species extends its reach into Guinea-Bissau, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adiantum philippense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phomalactone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Phomalactone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Phomalactone
- Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology
Activities
Adiantum philippense has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |