Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mixtum
ID:
155253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) C.V.Morton

Source:
ipni

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 38: 294. 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154582

Common Names

  • Mixed Fern
  • Mixed Shield Fern
  • Mixed Chain Fern

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium prescottianum (Wall. ex Hook.) Holttum [unknown]
  • Diplazium prescottianum (Wall. ex Hook.) C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Asplenium mixtum Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium mixtum (also called Mixed 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 mixtum is a fast-growing, evergreen fern that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for terrariums. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as butterflies and bees, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium mixtum 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 mixtum 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 mixtum

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

Diplazium mixtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium mixtum?

Diplazium mixtum

What is the common name of Diplazium mixtum?

Mixed Shield Fern

What type of fern is Diplazium mixtum?

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.