Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
roraimense
ID:
1278053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cremers & K.U.Kramer

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guianas, ser. B, Ferns & Fern Allies 6: 31 (-32, fig.). 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277391



Common Names

  • Diplazium roraimense
  • Roraima Diplazium
  • Roraima Fern


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Description

Diplazium roraimense (also called Roraima Diplazium, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium roraimense is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium roraimense has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium roraimense is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Diplazium roraimense

Diplazium roraimense can be found in the tropical forests of Guyana.

Diplazium roraimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium roraimense?

Diplazium roraimense

What is the common name of Diplazium roraimense?

Roraima Diplazium

Where is Diplazium roraimense native to?

South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50294059: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ulrich Kramer (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.U.Kramer' in the authors string.
Georges Cremers (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cremers' in the authors string.