Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
matangense
ID:
155233

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. (1906-1912) 27. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154562

Common Names

  • Matangense Shield Fern
  • Matangense Diplazium
  • Shield Fern

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium carnosum Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium matangense (also called Matang Blady Grass, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Malaysia. It is an evergreen herb with creeping rhizomes and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium matangense 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 matangense 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium matangense 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 matangense

Diplazium matangense is native to the Malaysian Peninsula and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Diplazium matangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium matangense?

Diplazium matangense

What is the common name of Diplazium matangense?

Matang Shield Fern

What type of fern is Diplazium matangense?

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,