Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
portugesense
ID:
1286144

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rojas

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Mét. Ecol. Sist. 3(Supl. 1): 33 (-34; f.5). 2008 [after 4 Aug 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285482

Common Names

  • Diplazium portugesense
  • Portugesense Diplazium
  • Portugesense's Diplazium

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Description

Diplazium portugesense (also called Diplazium portugesense, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium portugesense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium portugesense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium portugesense is a fern species native to Mexico and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Diplazium portugesense

Diplazium portugesense is native to Colombia.

Diplazium portugesense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium portugesense?

Diplazium portugesense

What is the common name of Diplazium portugesense?

Portuguese Diplazium

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium portugesense?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

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,

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