Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sikkimense
ID:
1123595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 304. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001122933

Common Names

  • Sikkim Shield Fern
  • Sikkim Cloak Fern
  • Sikkim Diplazium Fern

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Description

Diplazium sikkimense (also called Sikkim Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is a small to medium-sized fern with a creeping rhizome, and fronds that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium sikkimense is an evergreen fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and is drought tolerant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium sikkimense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium sikkimense is a deciduous fern that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Can also be propagated from spores.

Where to Find Diplazium sikkimense

Diplazium sikkimense is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.