Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
andinum
ID:
1282205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pacheco & R.C.Moran) M.Kessler & A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59(2): 197. 2007 [29 Jun 2007]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281543



Common Names

  • Diplazium andinum
  • Diplazium andinum
  • Diplazium andinum


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Description

Diplazium andinum (also called Andean diplazium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to the southeastern United States. It has lance-shaped fronds and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium andinum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dietary supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium andinum is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium andinum is a fern native to South America. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divided plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the divided plants moist until they are established.

Where to Find Diplazium andinum

Diplazium andinum is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Diplazium andinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium andinum?

Diplazium andinum

What is the common name of Diplazium andinum?

Andean Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium andinum?

Diplazium andinum is found in moist forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.

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-50314225: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael Kessler (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kessler' in the authors string.
Leticia Pacheco (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pacheco' in the authors string.