Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex Mett.) Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sc. Journ. 15: 278. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233081
Common Names
- Spectabile Diplazium
- Spectabile Fern
- Spectabile Shield Fern
Description
Diplazium spectabile (also called Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium spectabile is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium spectabile has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium spectabile can be propagated by division or from spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.
Where to Find Diplazium spectabile
Diplazium spectabile is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Diplazium spectabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium spectabile?
Diplazium spectabile
What type of plant is Diplazium spectabile?
It is a fern
Where is Diplazium spectabile found?
It is found in China
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,