Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
wendtii
ID:
1257891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mickel & A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 52(3): 234 (-236; f.1A-C). 2000 [27 Dec 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257229

Common Names

  • Diplazium wendtii
  • Diplazium
  • Wendtii

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Description

Diplazium wendtii (also called 'Wendt's Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 40 cm long. It is found in humid forests and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium wendtii is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium wendtii has small, green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium wendtii is a terrestrial fern that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Diplazium wendtii

Diplazium wendtii is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Diplazium wendtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium wendtii?

Diplazium wendtii

What is the common name of Diplazium wendtii?

Wendt's Diplazium

What type of plant is Diplazium wendtii?

Evergreen shrub

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-50183943: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.