Adiantum latifolium Lam.

  • Filed As

    Pteridaceae
    Adiantum latifolium Lam.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 2706, 25 May 1990

  • Location

    Belize. Stann Creek. Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway. Warri Trail.

  • Specimen Notes

    [Record databased by volunteers in the DIGIVOL Crowdsourcing Platform. Imported to NYBG database on 14 Jun 2022.]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 3915524

    Occurrence ID: d08e822b-9e33-4bf9-b17f-922adabff824

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 104
    LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014020343

  • Local Name

    None reported

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Pteridophyta

  • Order

    Polypodiales

  • Family

    Pteridaceae

  • All Determinations

    Adiantum latifolium Lam.

  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Stann Creek

  • Locality

    Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway. Warri Trail

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.75, -88.58

  • Location Notes

    [Mexico & Central America]

  • Distribution

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  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Infections/Infestations

  • Use Notes

    Medicament for kidney infections [whole plant]. Drink cold tea & bathe. "Almost as good as Adiantum"

The He» York Botanical Garden
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY
Ethnobotany and Floristics of Belize Project
Adl'ani*** laiifoliur* Ldm.
-Z.C. Mora* /MS (NY)
Stann Creek District. Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar
Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern
Highway. 16°45'N, 88°35'W. 00400m. Warri
Trail. Primary and Secondary Forest.
Fern to 30cm.
n.v.: Hone Reported.
USE: Redicaient for kidney infections {«hole plant}.
Drink cold tea t Bathe. "Almost as good as Adiantui"
Michael J. Balick 2706	May 25, 1990
with R. Arvigo, P. Cocom, R. Cocom, H. Robinson,
and G. Shropnsire
Supported by the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. Agency for
International Developient, and the Metropolitan Life Foundation
03915524