Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
calliphyllum
ID:
155096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) M.G.Price

Source:
ipni

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 17: 270. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154425

Common Names

  • Calliphyllum Shield Fern
  • Calliphyllum Wood Fern
  • Calliphyllum Fern

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium calliphyllum Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium calliphyllum (also called Beautiful-leaved Diplazium, among many other common names) is a deciduous fern native to Japan. It has long, lance-shaped fronds with toothed leaflets. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium calliphyllum 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 calliphyllum 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 calliphyllum is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by spores sown on the surface of a sandy peat compost in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Diplazium calliphyllum

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

Diplazium calliphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium calliphyllum?

Diplazium calliphyllum

What is the common name of Diplazium calliphyllum?

Beautiful-leaved Spleenwort

What type of plant is Diplazium calliphyllum?

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,

References

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.