Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
ipni
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 8: 143, f.69-70. 1919
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154531
Common Names
- Kappanense Shield Fern
- Kappanense Diplazium
- Shield Fern
Description
Diplazium kappanense (also called Kappan diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an evergreen perennial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium kappanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for certain species of birds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplazium kappanense is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are light green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium kappanense can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It does not require much fertilizer and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Diplazium kappanense
Diplazium kappanense can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Diplazium kappanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium kappanense?
Diplazium kappanense
What is the common name of Diplazium kappanense?
Kappan Shield Fern
What is the natural habitat of Diplazium kappanense?
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,