Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
acanthopus
ID:
155040

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 16(1): 94. 1922 [24 Apr 1922]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154369

Common Names

  • Acanthopus Fern
  • Spiny-Leaf Fern
  • Forked-Stem Fern

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Description

Diplazium acanthopus (also called prickly 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

Diplazium acanthopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Diplazium acanthopus are small and greenish-yellow in color. They are borne in terminal clusters and have six tepals. Seed: The seeds of Diplazium acanthopus are small and round, with a diameter of about 1 mm. They are dark brown in color and have a smooth surface. Seedlings: The seedlings of Diplazium acanthopus are small and have a single, upright stem. The leaves are simple and have a lanceolate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium acanthopus 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 Diplazium acanthopus

Diplazium acanthopus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Asia.

Diplazium acanthopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium acanthopus?

Diplazium acanthopus

What type of plant is Diplazium acanthopus?

Fern

What is the common name of Diplazium acanthopus?

Spiny-Leaved Diplazium

Species in the Diplazium genus

Diplazium acanthopus, Diplazium aculeatum, Diplazium aemulum, Diplazium aequibasale, Diplazium albidosquamatum, Diplazium angustatum, Diplazium angustipinna, Diplazium apatelium, Diplazium apollinaris, Diplazium armatum, Diplazium arnottii, Diplazium asperulum, Diplazium asterothrix, Diplazium atratum, Diplazium barbatum, Diplazium barisanicum, Diplazium beddomei, Diplazium betimusense, Diplazium birgeri, Diplazium bostockii, Diplazium brachylobum, Diplazium brachysoroides, Diplazium brooksii, Diplazium calliphyllum, Diplazium cardiomorphum, Diplazium ceramicum, Diplazium chattagramicum, Diplazium christii, Diplazium cominsii, Diplazium consacense, Diplazium costulisorum, Diplazium cumingii, Diplazium curtisii, Diplazium decurrens, Diplazium deltoideum, Diplazium dielsii, Diplazium ellipticum, Diplazium esculentoides, Diplazium filamentosum, Diplazium forbesii, Diplazium fosbergii, Diplazium fraxinifolium, Diplazium fructuosum, Diplazium furculicola, Diplazium geophilum, Diplazium gillespiei, Diplazium grashoffii, Diplazium harpeodes, Diplazium hewittii, Diplazium himalayense,

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,