Status:
valid
Authors:
(Presl) Holttum
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 4: 273. 1957. (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117733
Common Names
- Dicranopteris speciosa
- Forked Fern
- Forked Shield Fern
Description
Dicranopteris speciosa (also called Showy Fork Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopteris speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dicranopteris speciosa var. subferruginea (Hieron. ex Brause) Nakai
Dicranopteris speciosa var. rigida (Blume) Holttum
Dicranopteris speciosa var. inaequalis (Rosenst.) Holttum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicranopteris speciosa has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicranopteris speciosa is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Dicranopteris speciosa
Dicranopteris speciosa is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Species in the Dicranopteris genus
Dicranopteris elegantula,
Dicranopteris lanigera,
Dicranopteris nepalensis,
Dicranopteris pubigera,
Dicranopteris weatherbyi,
Dicranopteris linearis,
Dicranopteris flexuosa,
Dicranopteris nervosa,
Dicranopteris pedata,
Dicranopteris cadetii,
Dicranopteris speciosa,
Dicranopteris seramensis,
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana,
Dicranopteris taiwanensis,
Dicranopteris splendida,
Dicranopteris subpectinata,
Dicranopteris curranii,
Dicranopteris clemensiae,
Dicranopteris seminuda,
Species in the Gleicheniaceae family
Dicranopteris elegantula,
Dicranopteris lanigera,
Dicranopteris nepalensis,
Dicranopteris pubigera,
Dicranopteris weatherbyi,
Dicranopteris linearis,
Dicranopteris flexuosa,
Dicranopteris nervosa,
Dicranopteris pedata,
Dicranopteris cadetii,
Dicranopteris speciosa,
Dicranopteris seramensis,
Dicranopteris schomburgkiana,
Dicranopteris taiwanensis,
Dicranopteris splendida,
Dicranopteris subpectinata,
Dicranopteris curranii,
Dicranopteris clemensiae,
Dicranopteris seminuda,
Diplopterygium brevipinnulum,
Diplopterygium bullatum,
Diplopterygium cantonense,
Diplopterygium sordidum,
Diplopterygium glaucum,
Diplopterygium bancroftii,
Diplopterygium blotianum,
Diplopterygium cantonensis,
Diplopterygium conversum,
Diplopterygium elmeri,
Diplopterygium giganteum,
Diplopterygium laevissimum,
Diplopterygium longissimum,
Diplopterygium norrisii,
Diplopterygium pinnatum,
Diplopterygium volubile,
Diplopterygium chinensis,
Diplopterygium irregulare,
Diplopterygium rufum,
Diplopterygium glaucoides,
Diplopterygium angustilobum,
Diplopterygium clemensiae,
Diplopterygium deflexum,
Gleichenella pectinata,
Gleichenia abscida,
Gleichenia mendellii,
Gleichenia punctulata,
Gleichenia polypodioides,
Gleichenia owhyhensis,
Gleichenia litoralis,
Gleichenia boryi,