Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
rosenstockii
ID:
155344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Brownlie

Source:
ipni

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 3: 206. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154673



Common Names

  • Rosenstockii Fern
  • Rosenstockii Spleenwort
  • Rosenstockii Cloak Fern


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Description

Diplazium rosenstockii (also called Rosenstock's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and is found in moist woods and thickets. It has a light green frond with a triangular shape and a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium rosenstockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for caterpillars and other insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Diplazium rosenstockii flower is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium rosenstockii is a hardy fern that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Diplazium rosenstockii

Diplazium rosenstockii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in moist and wet forests, as well as in open grasslands and along streams.

Diplazium rosenstockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium rosenstockii?

Diplazium rosenstockii

What is the common name of Diplazium rosenstockii?

Rosenstock's Shield Fern

What type of environment does Diplazium rosenstockii prefer?

Diplazium rosenstockii 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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Garth Brownlie (1920-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brownlie' in the authors string.