Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
christii
ID:
155109

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 229. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154438



Common Names

  • Christ's Shield Fern
  • Christ's Wood Fern
  • Christ's-leaved Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Athyrium christii Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium christii (also called Christ's 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 christii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The leaves can be used as a mulch to protect other plants from the sun and retain moisture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium christii is small and green. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are light green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium christii 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 christii

Diplazium christii can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Diplazium christii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium christii?

Diplazium christii

What is the common name of Diplazium christii?

Christ's Spleenwort

What type of plant is Diplazium christii?

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,