Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
perrotii
ID:
155293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tardieu) Tagawa

Source:
ipni

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 10(4): 291. 1941 [1 Nov 1941]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154622

Common Names

  • Perrot's Diplazium
  • Perrot's Fern
  • Perrot's Shield Fern

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Description

Diplazium perrotii (also called Perrot's 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 perrotii 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 perrotii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium perrotii can be cultivated in moist, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Diplazium perrotii

Diplazium perrotii is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Diplazium perrotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium perrotii?

Diplazium perrotii

What is the common name of Diplazium perrotii?

Perrot's Shield Fern

What type of environment does Diplazium perrotii prefer?

Diplazium perrotii prefers moist, shady environments.

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

Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.
Motoji Tagawa (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagawa' in the authors string.