Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ponapense
ID:
155307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Hosok.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 31: 475. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154636



Common Names

  • Ponape Diplazium
  • Ponape Fern
  • Ponape Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Athyrium ponapense Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium ponapense (also called Ponape Bladderfern, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium ponapense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop in some parts of the world. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium ponapense is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium ponapense is an evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is best done by spores or division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Diplazium ponapense

Diplazium ponapense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific Islands.

Diplazium ponapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium ponapense?

Diplazium ponapense

What is the common name of Diplazium ponapense?

Ponape Shield Fern

What type of environment does Diplazium ponapense prefer?

Diplazium ponapense prefers moist, shady environments.

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

Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.