Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
alienum
ID:
1117073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mett.) Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 59: 336. 1918

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116411



Common Names

  • Diplazium alienum
  • Alienum Fern
  • Alienum Shield Fern


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Description

Diplazium alienum (also called Diplazium alienum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady forests and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium alienum is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium alienum has small yellow-green flowers that appear in early summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium alienum is an evergreen fern native to Central America. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by spores. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Diplazium alienum

Diplazium alienum is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

Species in the Diplazium genus

Diplazium acanthopus, Diplazium aculeatum, Diplazium aemulum, Diplazium aequibasale, Diplazium albidosquamatum, Diplazium angustatum, Diplazium angustipinna, Diplazium apatelium, Diplazium apollinaris, Diplazium armatum, Diplazium arnottii, Diplazium asperulum, Diplazium asterothrix, Diplazium atratum, Diplazium barbatum, Diplazium barisanicum, Diplazium beddomei, Diplazium betimusense, Diplazium birgeri, Diplazium bostockii, Diplazium brachylobum, Diplazium brachysoroides, Diplazium brooksii, Diplazium calliphyllum, Diplazium cardiomorphum, Diplazium ceramicum, Diplazium chattagramicum, Diplazium christii, Diplazium cominsii, Diplazium consacense, Diplazium costulisorum, Diplazium cumingii, Diplazium curtisii, Diplazium decurrens, Diplazium deltoideum, Diplazium dielsii, Diplazium ellipticum, Diplazium esculentoides, Diplazium filamentosum, Diplazium forbesii, Diplazium fosbergii, Diplazium fraxinifolium, Diplazium fructuosum, Diplazium furculicola, Diplazium geophilum, Diplazium gillespiei, Diplazium grashoffii, Diplazium harpeodes, Diplazium hewittii, Diplazium himalayense,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26611044: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.