Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
xiphophyllum
ID:
155430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 241. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154759

Common Names

  • Xiphophyllum Fern
  • Slender-Stemmed Cloak Fern
  • Xiphophyllum Diplazium

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Synonyms

  • Athyrium palauanense Copel. [unknown]
  • Athyrium xiphophyllum Copel. [unknown]
  • Diplazium palauanense Copel. [unknown]
  • Asplenium xiphophyllum Baker [unknown]

Description

Diplazium xiphophyllum (also called 'sword-leaved shield fern', among many other common names) is a perennial fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, bipinnate fronds. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium xiphophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Diplazium xiphophyllum produces small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves with pointed tips and a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium xiphophyllum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, shady area. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The young plants should be transplanted to a shady, moist area.

Where to Find Diplazium xiphophyllum

Diplazium xiphophyllum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Diplazium xiphophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium xiphophyllum?

Diplazium xiphophyllum

What is the family of Diplazium xiphophyllum?

Woodsiaceae

What is the native range of Diplazium xiphophyllum?

Indonesia

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.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.