Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
1255861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 192. 1828 ; & NPfl. 226

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255199


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Description

Diplazium tomentosum (also called the Woolly Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with bright green, lanceolate fronds. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium tomentosum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium tomentosum is a species of fern native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen fern that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. The fronds are simple, with a length of 30-60 cm and a width of 5-10 cm. The sori are round and covered with indusia. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Diplazium tomentosum

Diplazium tomentosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Diplazium tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium tomentosum?

Diplazium tomentosum

What is the common name of Diplazium tomentosum?

Tomentose Diplazium

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium tomentosum?

Tropical rainforests of 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,