Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Species:
splendida
ID:
1125119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Tagawa

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 8: 164 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124457

Common Names

  • Dicranopteris splendida
  • Splendida's Dicranopteris
  • Splendida's Forked Fern

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Description

Dicranopteris splendida (also called Splendid Forking Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with bright green fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranopteris splendida is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranopteris splendida is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopteris splendida is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a terrestrial fern and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Dicranopteris splendida

Dicranopteris splendida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26620562: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Motoji Tagawa (1908-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagawa' in the authors string.