Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
155130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fl. Malaya ed. 2 2: 637. 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154459

Common Names

  • Curtis' Shield Fern
  • Curtis' Diplazium
  • Curtis' Spleenwort

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium curtisii Holttum [unknown]

Description

Diplazium curtisii (also called Curtis' Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is a deciduous, clump-forming fern with pinnate leaves and a creeping rhizome. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, streambanks, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium curtisii is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium curtisii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Diplazium curtisii

Diplazium curtisii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.

Diplazium curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium curtisii?

Diplazium curtisii

What is the common name of Diplazium curtisii?

Curtis' Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium curtisii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,