Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 228. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154404
Common Names
- Beddome's Cloak Fern
- Beddome's Spleenwort
- Beddome-tailed Spleenwort
Synonyms
- Diplazium schkuhrii Bedd. [illegitimate]
Description
Diplazium beddomei (also called Beddome's Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a terrestrial fern species native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized fern with fronds that are typically 20-50 cm long and have a distinctively hairy texture. It is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium beddomei is a fast-growing, evergreen fern that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for terrariums. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as butterflies and bees, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium beddomei has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a terminal panicle. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is slightly curved.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium beddomei is a fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.
Where to Find Diplazium beddomei
Diplazium beddomei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, and China.
Diplazium beddomei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium beddomei?
Diplazium beddomei
What is the common name of Diplazium beddomei?
Beddome's Spleenwort
What type of plant is Diplazium beddomei?
Fern
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,