Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rosenst.) R.Sano
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 51(1): 17. 2000 [Jun 2000 publ. 12 Sep 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042168
Common Names
- Deparia formosana
- Formosana Deparia
- Formosan Deparia
Description
Deparia formosana (also called 'Formosan Deparia', among many other common names) is a species of ferns in the family Athyriaceae. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist woods and thickets. It is an evergreen fern with pinnate fronds and long, scaly rhizomes.
Uses & Benefits
Deparia formosana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as for dyeing fabrics and making paper. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Deparia formosana has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deparia formosana is a small, evergreen shrub native to Taiwan. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Once established, Deparia formosana requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Deparia formosana
Deparia formosana can be found in the subtropical regions of Taiwan.
Species in the Deparia genus
Deparia angustata,
Deparia bonincola,
Deparia confluens,
Deparia gordonii,
Deparia kaalaana,
Deparia kiyozumiana,
Deparia longipes,
Deparia marginalis,
Deparia otomasui,
Deparia prolifera,
Deparia tenuifolia,
Deparia timetensis,
Deparia birii,
Deparia nakaikeana,
Deparia subsimilis,
Deparia forsythii-majoris,
Deparia formosana,
Deparia heterophlebia,
Deparia yunnanensis,
Deparia hainanensis,
Deparia lancea,
Deparia tomitaroana,
Deparia lobato-crenata,
Deparia acrostichoides,
Deparia petersenii,
Deparia conilii,
Deparia henryi,
Deparia japonica,
Deparia pterorachis,
Deparia pycnosora,
Deparia okuboana,
Deparia viridifrons,
Deparia allantodioides,
Deparia boryana,
Deparia unifurcata,
Deparia biserialis,
Deparia marojejyensis,
Deparia dimorphophylla,
Deparia coreana,
Deparia omeiensis,
Deparia erecta,
Deparia dickasonii,
Deparia fenzliana,
Deparia macdonellii,
Deparia zeylanica,
Deparia polyrhizon,
Deparia parvisora,
Deparia pseudoconilii,
Deparia kiusiana,
Deparia florensiae,
Species in the Athyriaceae family
Athyrium ikutae,
Athyrium masayukianum,
Athyrium megayakusimense,
Athyrium mentiens,
Athyrium pseudospinescens,
Athyrium pseudowardii,
Athyrium pseudopinetorum,
Athyrium appendiculiferum,
Athyrium reichsteinii,
Athyrium haleakalae,
Athyrium sessilipinnum,
Deparia angustata,
Deparia bonincola,
Deparia confluens,
Deparia gordonii,
Deparia kaalaana,
Deparia kiyozumiana,
Deparia longipes,
Deparia marginalis,
Deparia otomasui,
Deparia prolifera,
Deparia tenuifolia,
Deparia timetensis,
Deparia birii,
Deparia nakaikeana,
Deparia subsimilis,
Deparia forsythii-majoris,
Deparia formosana,
Deparia heterophlebia,
Deparia yunnanensis,
Deparia hainanensis,
Deparia lancea,
Deparia tomitaroana,
Deparia lobato-crenata,
Deparia acrostichoides,
Deparia petersenii,
Deparia conilii,
Deparia henryi,
Deparia japonica,
Deparia pterorachis,
Deparia pycnosora,
Deparia okuboana,
Deparia viridifrons,
Deparia allantodioides,
Deparia boryana,
Deparia unifurcata,
Deparia biserialis,
Deparia marojejyensis,
Deparia dimorphophylla,
Deparia coreana,
References
Ryosuke Sano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Sano' in the authors string.