Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hymenodes
ID:
1128929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mett.) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26: 326. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128267

Common Names

  • Diplazium hymenodes
  • Hymenodes Diplazium
  • Hymenodes Shield Fern

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Description

Diplazium hymenodes (also called 'Hymenodes Fern', among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands, and is often found in moist, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium hymenodes is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium hymenodes has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and elliptical in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium hymenodes can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Diplazium hymenodes

Diplazium hymenodes can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625281: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Doris Löve (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Löve' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.