Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
dubia
ID:
944765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Masam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 29: 269 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944103

Common Names

  • Diplospora Dubia
  • Dubia Moss
  • Dubia Diplospora

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Description

Diplospora dubia (also called Diplospora dubia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplospora dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals and humans.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplospora dubia is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplospora dubia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Diplospora dubia

Diplospora dubia can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62539: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.