Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
matamense
ID:
1243853

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rojas

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 45-46: 35, fig. 1996 [1998?]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243191



Common Names

  • Diplazium matamense
  • Matam Diplazium
  • Matam Fern


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Description

Diplazium matamense (also called Matamata fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to the western United States. It grows in moist meadows and rocky slopes, forming a low-growing clump of bright green, lacy fronds. The small white flowers appear in late spring and early summer.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium matamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium matamense is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium matamense is a fern native to tropical regions. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, delicate fronds. It can be propagated from spores or from division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the potting mix moist and the spores should germinate in a few weeks. To propagate from division, carefully divide the plant into smaller sections and replant them in a well-draining potting mix. Water the divisions regularly and they should establish themselves in a few weeks.

Where to Find Diplazium matamense

Diplazium matamense can be found in Central and South America, primarily in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Diplazium matamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium matamense?

Diplazium matamense

What is the common name of Diplazium matamense?

Matamata fern

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium matamense?

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,