Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mollifrons
ID:
1270015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) M.G.Price

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 195. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269353



Common Names

  • Diplazium mollifrons
  • Soft-fringed Diplazium
  • Soft-fringed Double-leaf


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Description

Diplazium mollifrons (also called 'Soft-fringed Diplazium', among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to the Philippines. It has long, lanceolate fronds and small, white spores. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium mollifrons is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, asthma, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible. The bark is used to make rope and the wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium mollifrons is a small, white or pale yellow, with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium mollifrons is a fern that is propagated from spores. It is best grown in moist, shaded areas with well-draining soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by division or by planting spores.

Where to Find Diplazium mollifrons

Diplazium mollifrons is native to the tropical forests of India.

Diplazium mollifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium mollifrons?

Diplazium mollifrons

What is the common name of Diplazium mollifrons?

Mollifrons Diplazium

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium mollifrons?

Tropical forests of South America

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-50240220: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.