Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
155152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 73. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154481



Common Names

  • Elliptic Shield Fern
  • Elliptic Diplazium
  • Elliptic Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Athyrium ellipticum Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium ellipticum (also called Elliptic Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is an evergreen, clump-forming fern with pinnate leaves and a creeping rhizome. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, streambanks, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a food source and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium ellipticum is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium ellipticum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Diplazium ellipticum

Diplazium ellipticum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.

Diplazium ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium ellipticum?

Diplazium ellipticum

What is the common name of Diplazium ellipticum?

Elliptic Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium ellipticum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.