Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mutilum
ID:
1259158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Flora 22(1, Beibl.): 37. 1839

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258496



Common Names

  • Diplazium mutilum
  • Mutilum Diplazium
  • Giant Tassel Fern


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Description

Diplazium mutilum (also called 'Mutilated Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern. It is native to South America, where it is found in wet, sandy soils in open areas. It has small, delicate, dark green fronds and small, bright yellow spores. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium mutilum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium mutilum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium mutilum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections that have at least one growing point. The divided sections should then be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on the surface of moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Diplazium mutilum

Diplazium mutilum is found in wet meadows, marshes, bogs, and wet woods in tropical Asia and Africa.

Diplazium mutilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium mutilum?

Diplazium mutilum

What is the common name of Diplazium mutilum?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium mutilum?

It is found in moist, shady areas

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,

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