Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
fadyenii
ID:
1128801

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Proctor

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 5: 24. 1953

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128139



Common Names

  • Diplazium fadyenii
  • Fadyen's Diplazium
  • Fadyen's Fern


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Description

Diplazium fadyenii (also called Fadyen's Diplazium, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is a medium-sized fern, with fronds up to 1 m long. It prefers moist, shady habitats, often in woods or near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium fadyenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium fadyenii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium fadyenii can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Diplazium fadyenii

Diplazium fadyenii can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625125: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.