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Summary
Form: Spreading or horizontal.
Physical Characteristics
Adiantum venustum is an evergreen Fern growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Astringent Diuretic Emetic Emmenagogue Expectorant Resolvent Tonic
The fronds are astringent, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant, resolvent and tonic[240] They are used in the treatment of headaches and scorpion stings[145, 240]. A paste made from the rhizomes is used in Nepal to treat cuts and wounds[272].
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Other Uses
This species can be grown as a ground cover plant in a shady position[188], forming a spreading carpet of growth[208].
Special Uses
Ground cover
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Cultivation details
Landscape Uses:Border, Container, Foundation, Ground cover, Woodland garden. Requires an abundance of moisture in the air and soil[1]. Prefers an alkaline soil[200]. Requires an acid soil in another report. Plants are quick to establish on peat banks or in rock crevices in light shade or, if the soil is not too dry, under trees[187]. A very ornamental plant, it is nearly hardy in sheltered places in Britain, though is more normally grown in a greenhouse[1]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233]. Special Features:
Attractive foliage, Not North American native, There are no flowers or blooms.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Spores - best sown as soon as ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep them humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position. Division in spring or autumn.
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Xizang Zizhiqu) TROPICAL ASIA: India, Nepal
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
Expert comment
Author
D.Don.
Botanical References
200
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