Adiantum raddianum
Adiantum radicans, commonly known as the Walking Maidenhair fern, is a resilient botanical species valued for its unique creeping growth habit. Beyond its ornamental charm, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its potential medicinal properties to support respiratory health and skin vitality.
- Scientific name: Adiantum raddianum
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, specifically within the family Pteridaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Adiantum radianum, is known by various names depending on the language and region. In Swedish, it is referred to as snittadiantum, while in Arabic, it is called برشاوشان لولبي. In Hungarian, the common name is lilanyelű vénuszfodorka, and in Japanese, it is known as コバホウライシダ. Additionally, in Malayalam, the plant is identified as അഡിയാൻറം റഡ്ഡിയാനം.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | snittadiantum | Wikidata |
| ar | برشاوشان لولبي | Wikidata |
| hu | lilanyelű vénuszfodorka | Wikidata |
| ja | コバホウライシダ | Wikidata |
| ml | അഡിയാൻറം റഡ്ഡിയാനം | Wikidata |
| pl | Adiantum klinowate | Wikidata |
| arz | برشاوشان لولبى | Wikidata |
| mad | Rotèng | Wikidata |
| da | Venushår | Wikidata |
| gl | cabelo de venus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found inhabiting Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Furthermore, its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it grows in France. Together, these locations highlight the diverse geographical footprint of Adiantum radicans.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Adiantum radicans, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, where the leaves serve as a primary feature for identification and potential medicinal use. These leaves are typically small, delicate, and fan-shaped, often possessing a glossy texture and finely serrated edges that are characteristic of the maidenhair fern family. The arrangement and structure of the leaves are essential to the plant's overall morphology, contributing to its lush, green appearance in shaded, moist environments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |