Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ottonis
ID:
1269507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20(3): 360. 1847 [Jun 1847]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268845



Common Names

  • Diplazium Ottonis
  • Ottonis Diplazium
  • Diplazium Ottonis


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Description

Diplazium ottonis (also called Otton's diplazium, among many other common names) is a fern native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium ottonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium ottonis has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and wingless. Seedlings are small and have two needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium ottonis is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes should be done in early spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Diplazium ottonis

Diplazium ottonis is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Diplazium ottonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium ottonis?

Diplazium ottonis

What is the common name of Diplazium ottonis?

Otton's Diplazium

Where is Diplazium ottonis native to?

Central 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,

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