Adiantum aethiopicum Linn.

Synonym-  A. emarginatum Bedd.
Family-  Adiantaceae.
Habitat-  North Kanara and the Nilgiri and Palni hills at higher elevations.
Ayurvedic-  Hansapadi (related sp.).
Action-  Rhizomes—decoction abortifacient. Astringent and emetic. Emollient in coughs and diseases of the chest; sudorific.