Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Adiantaceae
Adiantum capillus-veneris L.
English name: Maiden hair fern, venus-hair fern.
Local name:
Description:
Asmall rhizomatous herb of light green in color. The rachis of leaf is shining black and
wiry, leaves are divided into much more pinnae each pinnae is about 5 to 10 mm long.
Habitat:
Semiaquatic. This fern is commonly found in moist and shady margins of freshwater
canals and ponds.
Uses:
Used as ornamental plant in houses, the plant extract is used
for induce vomiting, treat liver, spleen and chest diseases.
Leaves are used as tonic for treatment of hair. Frequently
Used in Tibb-e-Unani, by the name Per Siao Shan.
Distribution:
Sub-cosmopolitan in distribution.
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