Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pulicosum
ID:
1127003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) T.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Index Fil. (T.Moore) 16: 335. 1861 ; & NPfl. 228

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126341

Common Names

  • Pulicosum Diplazium
  • Pulicosum Shield Fern
  • Pulicosum Diplazium Fern

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Description

Diplazium pulicosum (also called Pubescent Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium pulicosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make paper and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium pulicosum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium pulicosum can be propagated by division or by spores. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Diplazium pulicosum

Diplazium pulicosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to northern Argentina.

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-26622888: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.