Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Mal. Ferns Suppl. Corr. 55. 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154559
Common Names
- Mamberamo Wood Fern
- Mamberamo Shield Fern
- Mamberamo Woodfern
Description
Diplazium mamberamense (also called Mamberamo Blady Grass, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Indonesia. It is an evergreen herb with creeping rhizomes and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium mamberamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium mamberamense has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are light green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium mamberamense 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 mamberamense
Diplazium mamberamense is native to the island of New Guinea and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.
Diplazium mamberamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium mamberamense?
Diplazium mamberamense
What is the common name of Diplazium mamberamense?
Mamberamo Shield Fern
What type of fern is Diplazium mamberamense?
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,