Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
kidoi
ID:
1272447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sa.Kurata

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 10: 68. 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271785

Common Names

  • Diplazium Kidoi
  • Kido's Diplazium
  • Kido's Fern

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Description

Diplazium kidoi (also called Kidoi Diplazium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant with long, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium kidoi is a species of fern that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium kidoi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are long and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium kidoi is a fern native to Japan. It can be propagated from spores or division and prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Diplazium kidoi

Diplazium kidoi can be found in India.

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,