Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze
Source:
ipni
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 4: 443. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154624
Common Names
- Fanerotis Fern
- Blunt-Lobe Fern
- Broad-Lobe Fern
Synonyms
- Asplenium alpestre Blume [unknown]
- Athyrium confertum Copel. [unknown]
- Asplenium confertum Baker [unknown]
- Athyrium cultratum (C.Presl) Milde [unknown]
- Asplenium cultratum Hook. [unknown]
- Diplazium confertum (Baker) C.Chr. [unknown]
- Diplazium cultratum C.Presl [unknown]
- Diplazium extensum J.Sm. [unknown]
- Diplazium hosei Christ [unknown]
- Diplazium larutense Bedd. [unknown]
- Diplazium lineatum C.Presl [unknown]
- Diplazium porrectum C.Presl [unknown]
- Diplazium roxburghii T.Moore [unknown]
- Asplenium multisoratum Wall. [unknown]
- Asplenium varium Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Diplazium phanerotis (also called Large Bladderfern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium phanerotis 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 phanerotis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium phanerotis is a semi-evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is best done by spores or division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Diplazium phanerotis
Diplazium phanerotis is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Diplazium phanerotis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium phanerotis?
Diplazium phanerotis
What is the common name of Diplazium phanerotis?
Large-veined Shield Fern
What type of environment does Diplazium phanerotis prefer?
Diplazium phanerotis 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,