Diplazium melanolepis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanolepis
ID:
155244
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg Ser. 2, 11: 8. 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154573
Common Names
- Black-Scaled Fern
- Black-Scaled Cloak Fern
- Black-Scaled Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplazium melanolepis (also called Black-Scaled Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas, such as in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium melanolepis 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 melanolepis 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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Diplazium melanolepis can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. When propagating from spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into smaller sections and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Diplazium melanolepis
Diplazium melanolepis is native to the island of New Guinea and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.
Diplazium melanolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium melanolepis?
Diplazium melanolepis
What is the common name of Diplazium melanolepis?
Black-scaled Shield Fern
What type of fern is Diplazium melanolepis?
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
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17282430-1: Based on the initial data import