Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
brachysoroides
ID:
155088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 127, t.1, f.A. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154417

Common Names

  • Brachysoroides Cloak Fern
  • Brachysoroides Spleenwort
  • Brachysoroides-tailed Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium brachysoroides Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium brachysoroides (also called Short-Sori 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 brachysoroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The leaves can be used as a mulch to protect other plants from the sun and retain moisture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium brachysoroides is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium brachysoroides 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 brachysoroides

Diplazium brachysoroides can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Diplazium brachysoroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium brachysoroides?

Diplazium brachysoroides

What is the common name of Diplazium brachysoroides?

Short-sori Spleenwort

What type of plant is Diplazium brachysoroides?

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,