Description
Diplazium okudairaeoides (also called 'Okudaira's Diplazium', among many other common names) is a species of fern found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a small, evergreen fern with small, dark green leaves and white, feathery fronds. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium okudairaeoides is a species of fern that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium okudairaeoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are long and thin with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium okudairaeoides is a fern native to Japan. It can be propagated from spores or division and prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.