Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
otomasui
ID:
155028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sa.Kurata) Seriz.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 54(6): 183. 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154357

Common Names

  • Otomasu's Spleenwort
  • Deparia otomasui
  • Otomasu's False Spleenwort

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Description

Deparia otomasui (also called Otomasu's false spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are 10–30 cm long. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Deparia otomasui is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a delicate, feathery foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in dried flower arrangements, as it retains its shape and color when dried.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deparia otomasui is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deparia otomasui is a fern native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from spores or by division. The spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two fronds on each section. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady location.

Where to Find Deparia otomasui

Deparia otomasui is found in Japan.

Deparia otomasui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deparia otomasui?

Deparia otomasui

What type of plant is Deparia otomasui?

Fern

What is the common name of Deparia otomasui?

Otomasu's Deparia

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

Satoru Kurata (1922-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sa.Kurata' in the authors string.
Shunsuke Serizawa (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seriz.' in the authors string.