Dicranopteris taiwanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taiwanensis
ID:
1125117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching & Chiu in Chien & Chun
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 2: 346 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124455
Common Names
- Dicranopteris taiwanensis
- Taiwanensis' Dicranopteris
- Taiwanensis' Forked Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranopteris taiwanensis (also called Taiwan 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 Taiwan, 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 taiwanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in areas with high humidity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranopteris taiwanensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranopteris taiwanensis is a fern native to Taiwan. 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 taiwanensis
Dicranopteris taiwanensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in moist 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26620559: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.