Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
1325800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mynssen & Sylvestre

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(4): 910. 2014 [2013 publ. 1 Jan 2014]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338254

Common Names

  • Diplazium peruvianum
  • Peruvian Diplazium
  • Peruvian Fern

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Description

Diplazium peruvianum (also called Peruvian diplazium, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with dark green fronds. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and can be found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium peruvianum has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium peruvianum is a species of fern native to South America. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division. Spores should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diplazium peruvianum

Diplazium peruvianum is found in the tropical forests of Peru.

Diplazium peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium peruvianum?

Diplazium peruvianum

Where is Diplazium peruvianum found?

Diplazium peruvianum is found in Peru.

What is the growth habit of Diplazium peruvianum?

Diplazium peruvianum is a small, evergreen fern with a single trunk.

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

Lana da Silva Sylvestre (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylvestre' in the authors string.
Claudine M. Mynssen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mynssen' in the authors string.