Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
echinatum
ID:
1253850

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bishop Mus. 177: 75, t.2(B). 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253188



Common Names

  • Diplazium echinatum
  • Toothed Double-Sorus Fern
  • Echinatum Shield Fern


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Description

Diplazium echinatum (also called echinoid diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is a small herb, growing up to 10 centimeters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium echinatum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium echinatum has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium echinatum is a fast-growing, evergreen fern. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be trained to climb a trellis or wall.

Where to Find Diplazium echinatum

Diplazium echinatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Diplazium echinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium echinatum?

Diplazium echinatum

What is the common name of Diplazium echinatum?

Echinoid Spleenwort

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium echinatum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in Southeast Asia.

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,