Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nanchuanicum
ID:
1325012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.M.Chu) Z.R.He

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 2-3: 531. 2013 [6 Jun 2013]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337466



Common Names

  • Nanchuan Shieldfern
  • Diplazium Nanchuanicum
  • Chinese Shieldfern


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Description

Diplazium nanchuanicum (also called Nanchuan Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium nanchuanicum is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as a tonic. It is also used as a timber for furniture and construction, as well as for firewood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium nanchuanicum has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium nanchuanicum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Diplazium nanchuanicum

Diplazium nanchuanicum is native to the subtropical forests of China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.

Diplazium nanchuanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium nanchuanicum?

Diplazium nanchuanicum

What type of plant is Diplazium nanchuanicum?

Fern

Where is Diplazium nanchuanicum found?

China

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

Zhao Rong He (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.He' in the authors string.
Wei Ming Chu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Chu' in the authors string.