Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
polyrhizon
ID:
1241390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Sledge

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 84(1): 6 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240728



Common Names

  • Deparia polyrhizon
  • Many-root Deparia
  • Many-root Silvery Spleenwort


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Description

Deparia polyrhizon (also called Silver Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small fern native to North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Deparia polyrhizon is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Deparia polyrhizon are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deparia polyrhizon is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Deparia polyrhizon

Deparia polyrhizon can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Arthur Sledge (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sledge' in the authors string.