Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
florensiae
ID:
1303002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rakotondr.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Candollea 71(2): 361. 2016 [23 Nov 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315456



Common Names

  • Deparia florensiae
  • Florensiae Deparia
  • Florensiae False-spikenard


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Description

Deparia florensiae (also called 'Florens' Deparia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Deparia florensiae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deparia florensiae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deparia florensiae is a fern that can be propagated from spores. To propagate, collect the spores from the underside of the frond and sow them in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The spores should germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Deparia florensiae

Deparia florensiae is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the northern part of the island.

Deparia florensiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deparia florensiae?

Deparia florensiae

What are the common names of Deparia florensiae?

Common names of Deparia florensiae include wild fern and African fern.

Where is Deparia florensiae found?

Deparia florensiae is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Species in the Deparia genus

Deparia angustata, Deparia bonincola, Deparia confluens, Deparia gordonii, Deparia kaalaana, Deparia kiyozumiana, Deparia longipes, Deparia marginalis, Deparia otomasui, Deparia prolifera, Deparia tenuifolia, Deparia timetensis, Deparia birii, Deparia nakaikeana, Deparia subsimilis, Deparia forsythii-majoris, Deparia formosana, Deparia heterophlebia, Deparia yunnanensis, Deparia hainanensis, Deparia lancea, Deparia tomitaroana, Deparia lobato-crenata, Deparia acrostichoides, Deparia petersenii, Deparia conilii, Deparia henryi, Deparia japonica, Deparia pterorachis, Deparia pycnosora, Deparia okuboana, Deparia viridifrons, Deparia allantodioides, Deparia boryana, Deparia unifurcata, Deparia biserialis, Deparia marojejyensis, Deparia dimorphophylla, Deparia coreana, Deparia omeiensis, Deparia erecta, Deparia dickasonii, Deparia fenzliana, Deparia macdonellii, Deparia zeylanica, Deparia polyrhizon, Deparia parvisora, Deparia pseudoconilii, Deparia kiusiana, Deparia florensiae,

Species in the Athyriaceae family

Athyrium ikutae, Athyrium masayukianum, Athyrium megayakusimense, Athyrium mentiens, Athyrium pseudospinescens, Athyrium pseudowardii, Athyrium pseudopinetorum, Athyrium appendiculiferum, Athyrium reichsteinii, Athyrium haleakalae, Athyrium sessilipinnum, Deparia angustata, Deparia bonincola, Deparia confluens, Deparia gordonii, Deparia kaalaana, Deparia kiyozumiana, Deparia longipes, Deparia marginalis, Deparia otomasui, Deparia prolifera, Deparia tenuifolia, Deparia timetensis, Deparia birii, Deparia nakaikeana, Deparia subsimilis, Deparia forsythii-majoris, Deparia formosana, Deparia heterophlebia, Deparia yunnanensis, Deparia hainanensis, Deparia lancea, Deparia tomitaroana, Deparia lobato-crenata, Deparia acrostichoides, Deparia petersenii, Deparia conilii, Deparia henryi, Deparia japonica, Deparia pterorachis, Deparia pycnosora, Deparia okuboana, Deparia viridifrons, Deparia allantodioides, Deparia boryana, Deparia unifurcata, Deparia biserialis, Deparia marojejyensis, Deparia dimorphophylla, Deparia coreana,

References

France Rakotondrainibe (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotondr.' in the authors string.