Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
155032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) M.Kato

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 13(4): 407. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154361



Common Names

  • Slender Spleenwort
  • Deparia tenuifolia
  • Slender False Spleenwort


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Description

Deparia tenuifolia (also called slender false spleenwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Woodsiaceae. It is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are 10–30 cm long. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Deparia tenuifolia is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in garden beds and containers. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to create a naturalistic look in a garden. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deparia tenuifolia is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deparia tenuifolia is a fern native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from spores or by division. The spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two fronds on each section. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady location.

Where to Find Deparia tenuifolia

Deparia tenuifolia is native to Japan.

Deparia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deparia tenuifolia?

Deparia tenuifolia

What type of plant is Deparia tenuifolia?

Fern

What is the common name of Deparia tenuifolia?

Slender-Leaved Deparia

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

Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.