Adiantum trapeziforme
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Specific Epithettrapeziforme L.
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Vernacular Name
- Diamond Maidenhair (English)
- Giant Maidenhair (English)
- Maidenhair Fern (English)
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ResidentialNon-Native
Description
Adiantum trapeziforme, commonly known as maidenhair fern and diamond maidenhair is one of the long-lasting plants that often being grown for its dainty and attractive foliage. The genus name, Adiantum is derived from the Greek word ‘adiantoj’, means unwanted which refers to the water-repellent fronds. The very large and attractive maidenhair is commonly grown in the tropics (Jones, 1987). It originates from the central and south America and can be found in the tropical rainforests worldwide.
Location
- Selangor 1
Specimen
| Collection Center | Dried | Live | Slide | Wet | Total | |
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| 18 |
Digital Specimen
References
- Jones, David L. (1987). Encyclopaedia of ferns : an introduction to ferns, their structure, biology, economic importance, cultivation and propagation. Timber Press, United States of America. pp. 1-433.
- Noraini, T., Ruzi, A.R., Jaman, R. & Latiff, A. (2008). Ferns and Fern-allies: Taman Paku Pakis UKM, Volume 1. Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 63.
- Piggott, A.G. (1988). Ferns of Malaysia in Colour. Tropical Press Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 458.
- Yong, W.S.Y., Chua, L.S.L., Lau, K.H., Siti-Nur Fatinah, K., Cheah, Y.H., Yao, T.L., Rafidah, A.R., Lim, C.L., Syahida-Emiza, S., Ummul Nazrah, A.R., Nor-Ezzawanis, A.T., Chew, M.Y., Siti Munirah, M.Y., Julius, A., Phoon, S.N., Sam, Y.Y., Nadiah, I., Ong, P.T., Sarah Nabila, R., Suhaida, M., Muhammad-Alif Azyraf, A., Siti Eryani, S., Yap, J.W., Jutta, M., Azeman, S., Salleh, N., Kiew, R. & Chung, R.C.K. (2021). Malaysia Red List: Plants of Peninsular Malaysia, Volume 1, Issue/No. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia. pp. 107.
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- Hassler, M. & Schmitt, B.Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World (World Ferns). Retrieved January 26, 2017, from http://worldplants.webarchiv.kit.edu/ferns
Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Kamilia Huda Binti Mohd Zaini, Mr. Nabil Arif Bin Abdul Naim, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nurul Aliya Imra Asyikin Binti Abd Murad, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Photo credit :- Nurfarhana Hizan
Species Citation :- Adiantum trapeziforme. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/58018. [Retrieved 03 October 2023].
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