Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Moore
Source:
ipni
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Index Fil. (T.Moore) 17-18: 338. 1862 ; & NPfl. 225
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154715
Common Names
- Giant Serrated Fern
- Giant Saw-Leaf Fern
- Giant Saw-Toothed Fern
Synonyms
- Athyrium subserratum Milde [unknown]
- Diplazium sundense Hassk. [unknown]
- Asplenium subserratum Blume [unknown]
- Asplenium lonchophyllum Mett. [unknown]
Description
Diplazium subserratum (also called Subserrate Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, where it grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium subserratum is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium subserratum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have two, heart-shaped cotyledons and two, compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium subserratum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Diplazium subserratum
Diplazium subserratum is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Diplazium subserratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium subserratum?
Diplazium subserratum
What is the common name of Diplazium subserratum?
Subserratum's wood fern
Where is Diplazium subserratum native to?
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,