Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
vermiformis
ID:
1324943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ching, Boufford & K.H.Shing) Z.R.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 2-3: 433. 2013 [6 Jun 2013]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337397



Common Names

  • Deparia vermiformis
  • Vermiform Deparia
  • Vermiform False Spleenwort


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Description

Deparia vermiformis (also called Worm-like deparia, among many other common names) is a species of fern found in China and Japan. It is an evergreen fern with long, thin, arching fronds and narrow, lance-shaped leaflets. It is found in forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Deparia vermiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deparia vermiformis has small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with two small, pointed cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deparia vermiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will usually germinate in 1 - 3 months at 15°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Deparia vermiformis

Deparia vermiformis can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Deparia vermiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deparia vermiformis?

Deparia vermiformis

What is the common name of Deparia vermiformis?

Vermiformis

What is the natural habitat of Deparia vermiformis?

Mountains of China

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

David Edward Boufford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boufford' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Kung Hsieh Shing (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.H.Shing' in the authors string.
Zhong Ren Wang (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.Wang' in the authors string.