Adiantum philippense L.

Adiantum philippense L.

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Systematic Classification:

Division   : Angiospermae 
Class      : Dicotyledons
Order      : Polypodiales
Family     : Pteridaceae
Genus      : Adiantum
Specie     : philippense

Common Name:

Walking maidenhair fern, black maidenhair.

General Information:

Adiantum philippense grows in a creeping or semi-erect position. Its fronds are arched and tufted. The fern is notably overall very glabrous and smooth. It grows on streambanks, often on rocks in forests and woodland. Adiantum philippense can be found across south-east Asia. It inhabits tropical areas in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Cambodia.

Economic Importance:

  • Adiantum philippense is well known for its antioxidant potential.
  • Decoction of fresh leaves used as stomachic and diuretic and also used as a cure for dysentery.
  • Fronds extract used in fever, asthma, bronchitis dysentery, epilepsy, leprosy, ulcers, and erysipelas.
  • Dried rhizome mixed with water taken orally by women once during menstruation for sterility.