Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
leptophyllum
ID:
155219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
ipni

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. sér. 3, 11(153-154): 245. 1902 [Sep 1902] , nomen

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154548

Common Names

  • Slender-Leaved Wood Fern
  • Slender-Leaved Shield Fern
  • Slender-Leaved Woodfern

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium cognatum Hieron. [unknown]
  • Diplazium cognatum (Hieron.) Sledge [unknown]

Description

Diplazium leptophyllum (also called Slender-leaved Blady Grass, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen herb with creeping rhizomes and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium leptophyllum 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 leptophyllum is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium leptophyllum can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Diplazium leptophyllum

Diplazium leptophyllum is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Diplazium leptophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium leptophyllum?

Diplazium leptophyllum

What is the common name of Diplazium leptophyllum?

Slender-leaved Shield Fern

What type of fern is Diplazium leptophyllum?

Evergreen fern

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,