Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
1112582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 6(3): 280. 1827 ; & Hier. Hedwigia 59. 330. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111920



Common Names

  • Diplazium macrophyllum
  • Large-Leaved Wood Fern
  • Large-Leaved Diplazium


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Description

Diplazium macrophyllum (also called Large-leaved Diplazium, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to the United States and Caribbean, and is typically found in woodlands and swamps. It has long, dark green fronds that grow in a v-shaped pattern, and its small, brownish-green spores are located on the underside of the fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium macrophyllum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are not very showy. The seeds are small and black and are produced in cone-like structures. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Where to Find Diplazium macrophyllum

Diplazium macrophyllum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,