Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
verapax
ID:
1113576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 59: 322. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112914

Common Names

  • Diplazium verapax
  • Verapax Diplazium
  • Verapax Fern

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Description

Diplazium verapax (also called Verapax spleenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium verapax has been used as a source of fiber for making rope and mats, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium verapax has small, yellowish-green flowers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium verapax is a terrestrial fern native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Diplazium verapax

Diplazium verapax can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26607155: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.