Diplazium microphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
1225535
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 6(3): 281, t.7, f.1. 1827
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224873
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Diplazium microphyllum (also called Small-leaved Diplazium, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with delicate, fan-shaped leaves and small, brown spores. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium microphyllum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplazium microphyllum can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The divided clumps should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Diplazium microphyllum
Diplazium microphyllum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
Diplazium microphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium microphyllum?
Diplazium microphyllum
What are the common names of Diplazium microphyllum?
Small-leaved Shield Fern, Small-leafed Shield Fern
Where is Diplazium microphyllum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas
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
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17087900-1: Based on the initial data import