Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
chocoense
ID:
1227165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Triana ex Mett.) Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34(4): 459. 1904 [25 Oct 1904]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226503



Common Names

  • Choco Diplazium
  • Diplazium chocoense
  • Choco Diplazium


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Description

Diplazium chocoense (also called Choco Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are usually up to 1 m long. It is found in humid forests, often in shady places, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium chocoense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium chocoense has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in colour, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium chocoense is a perennial fern that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best to sow the spores in the spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Diplazium chocoense

Diplazium chocoense is native to Colombia, where it is found in the departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca.

Diplazium chocoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium chocoense?

Diplazium chocoense

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium chocoense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the distribution of Diplazium chocoense?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:81525-2: Based on the initial data import