Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cyatheifolium
ID:
163870

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
ipni

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Epimel. Bot. 84. 1849 ; & NPfl. 226

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163199



Common Names

  • Climbing Fern
  • Climbing Shield Fern
  • Climbing Wood Fern


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Synonyms

  • Athyrium cyatheifolium Milde [unknown]
  • Asplenium cyatheifolium Rich. [unknown]
  • Diplazium opacifolium Alderw. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium cyatheifolium (also called 'Cyatheifolium diplazium', among many other common names) is a small fern that is native to the Pacific Islands. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium cyatheifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to provide shade and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium cyatheifolium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium cyatheifolium is a fern native to the United States. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Diplazium cyatheifolium

Diplazium cyatheifolium is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Diplazium cyatheifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium cyatheifolium?

Diplazium cyatheifolium

What is the common name of Diplazium cyatheifolium?

Mountain Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium cyatheifolium?

Mountainous regions in the Northern Hemisphere

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,