Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
megistophyllum
ID:
155241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Tagawa

Source:
ipni

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 25(4-6): 180. 1973 [30 Mar 1973]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154570

Common Names

  • Giant Wood Fern
  • Giant Shield Fern
  • Giant Chain Fern

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium megistophyllum Copel. [unknown]
  • Diplazium megistophyllum (Copel.) Parris [unknown]

Description

Diplazium megistophyllum (also called Giant-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 megistophyllum 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 megistophyllum 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 megistophyllum 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 megistophyllum

Diplazium megistophyllum is native to the island of New Guinea and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.

Diplazium megistophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium megistophyllum?

Diplazium megistophyllum

What is the common name of Diplazium megistophyllum?

Large-leaved Shield Fern

What type of fern is Diplazium megistophyllum?

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,

References

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Motoji Tagawa (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagawa' in the authors string.