Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Species:
pinnatum
ID:
1124891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) Nakai

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo 29: 54. 1950. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124229

Common Names

  • Diplopterygium pinnatum
  • Pinnate Diplopterygium
  • Pinnate Fern

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Description

Diplopterygium pinnatum (also called Diplopterygium fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to China. It is a small, evergreen fern with long, lanceolate fronds that can reach up to 30 cm in length. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplopterygium pinnatum 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 Diplopterygium pinnatum is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplopterygium pinnatum is a fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Diplopterygium pinnatum

Diplopterygium pinnatum can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

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-26620251: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.