Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
platychlamys
ID:
155299

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 2: 6. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154628

Common Names

  • Platychlamys Fern
  • Broad-Lobe Fern
  • Fanerotis Fern

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Description

Diplazium platychlamys (also called Broad-leaved 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 platychlamys is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium platychlamys 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 platychlamys is an 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 platychlamys

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

Diplazium platychlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium platychlamys?

Diplazium platychlamys

What is the common name of Diplazium platychlamys?

Broad-veined Shield Fern

What type of environment does Diplazium platychlamys prefer?

Diplazium platychlamys 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

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