Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
permirabile
ID:
155292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Buit. 3(5): 196, fig. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154621



Common Names

  • Permirable Diplazium
  • Permirable Fern
  • Permirable Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Callipteris permirabilis (Alderw.) Tagawa [unknown]

Description

Diplazium permirabile (also called Permira Blady Grass, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen herb with creeping rhizomes and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium permirabile is a fast-growing, evergreen fern that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for terrariums. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as butterflies and bees, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium permirabile has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium permirabile can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Diplazium permirabile

Diplazium permirabile is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Diplazium permirabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium permirabile?

Diplazium permirabile

What is the common name of Diplazium permirabile?

Permirable Shield Fern

What type of fern is Diplazium permirabile?

Evergreen fern

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,