Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
latisectum
ID:
1108808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosendahl

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Arkiv for Bot. 14(18): 3, t.3, f.1-2. 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108146

Common Names

  • Diplazium latisectum
  • Wide-striped Diplazium
  • Broad-striped Diplazium

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Description

Diplazium latisectum (also called 'Broad-sectioned Cloak Fern', among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with a creeping rhizome and lance-shaped fronds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium latisectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium latisectum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium latisectum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Diplazium latisectum

Diplazium latisectum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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,