Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
1234011

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) M.Kato

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 13(4): 406. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233349



Common Names

  • Deparia zeylanica
  • Fern
  • Ferns


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Description

Deparia zeylanica (also called Ceylon Deparia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist forests, in the understory of trees, and in shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Deparia zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deparia zeylanica has small, white flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deparia zeylanica is a tropical plant that is easily propagated from spores or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Deparia zeylanica

Deparia zeylanica is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.

Deparia zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deparia zeylanica?

Deparia zeylanica

What is the common name of Deparia zeylanica?

Ceylon Fern

What type of plant is Deparia zeylanica?

Fern

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.