Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
wheeleri
ID:
1126993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pfl. 1(4): 227. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126331

Common Names

  • Wheeler's Cloak Fern
  • Wheeler's Diplazium
  • Wheeler's Fern

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Description

Diplazium wheeleri (also called Wheeler's Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium wheeleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium wheeleri has small, yellowish-green flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium wheeleri can be propagated by division or by spores. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Diplazium wheeleri

Diplazium wheeleri can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to northern Argentina.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.