Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
plantaginifolium
ID:
1110250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 4(1): 31. 1903 [16 Sep 1903]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109588

Common Names

  • Plantain-leaved Diplazium
  • Plantain-leaved Shieldfern
  • Plantain-leaved Woodfern

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Uses & Benefits

Diplazium plantaginifolium is a fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas where erosion is a problem.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium plantaginifolium is small and white. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium plantaginifolium is a hardy fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It can tolerate some sun but should be protected from direct sunlight. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the fall.

Where to Find Diplazium plantaginifolium

Diplazium plantaginifolium is native to eastern North America, where it is found in moist woods and thickets from New York to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602803: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.