Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
armatum
ID:
155059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 135. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154388



Common Names

  • Armed Shield Fern
  • Armed Wood Fern
  • Armed Fern


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Synonyms

  • Dryopteris spinosa Copel. [unknown]
  • Lastrea armata Copel. [unknown]
  • Thelypteris spinosa (Copel.) C.F.Reed [unknown]

Description

Diplazium armatum (also called Armored Diplazium, among many other common names) is a deciduous fern native to Japan. It has long, lance-shaped fronds with toothed leaflets. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium armatum 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

Diplazium armatum has small, pale green flowers that are arranged in a terminal panicle. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is slightly curved.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium armatum is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by spores sown on the surface of a sandy peat compost in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Diplazium armatum

Diplazium armatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Diplazium armatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium armatum?

Diplazium armatum

What is the common name of Diplazium armatum?

Armed Spleenwort

What type of plant is Diplazium armatum?

Fern

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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.