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''Adiantum aethiopicum'', also known as the common maidenhair fern, is a small fern of widespread distribution. Occurring in Africa, Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work= Flora of Australia Online )〕 Known as the Common Maidenhair Fern in Australia. ''Adiantum aethiopicum'' was one of the many species first described by Linnaeus, in this case in his ''Systema naturae'' in 1759. The specific epithet ''aethiopicum'' in this sense was the Latin term for Africa south of the then known world, that is to say, more or less Africa south of Egypt. In South Africa the species occurs widely, though not generally profusely, mainly on moist sandstone cliffs in full shade. In the Cape Peninsula it is uncommon and grows mainly at the highest locally available altitudes (generally about 600 – 1085 metres). ''Adiantum aethiopicum'' grows in spreading clumps of fronds from 10 to 45 cm (4–18 in) in height. The rhizomes are wiry and branched. The fronds are horizontal and layered, or upright. They are divided into two or three and have many small wedge-shaped segments, each of which has sori along its margins underneath.〔 A common plant, often seen growing in moist areas. In Australia it is found near by creeks or in open forest, where it may form a large colony.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work= PlantNET - NSW Flora Online )〕 == Cultivation == ''Adiantum aethiopicum'' is a popular and well known ornamental plant. Propagation is from plant division or by spores.〔Cundall. P., (2008) Native Plants:The definitive guide to Australian plants, Global Book Publishing Lane Cove, N.S.W, page 278, ISBN 978-1-74048-027-7〕 In cultivation the Maidenhair fern prefers a well-lit situation inside, but a shady place outdoors without draughts. It is suitable for terrariums and hanging baskets. It is fairly easy to grow. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Adiantum aethiopicum」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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