Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
scotinum
ID:
155359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosenst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 169. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154688



Common Names

  • Scot's Cloak Fern
  • Crested Shield Fern
  • Crested Wood Fern


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Synonyms

  • Athyrium scotinum (Rosenst.) Copel. [unknown]

Description

Diplazium scotinum (also called Scotin's 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 scotinum 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 scotinum 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 scotinum can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Diplazium scotinum

Diplazium scotinum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in moist forests, swamps, and wet meadows.

Diplazium scotinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium scotinum?

Diplazium scotinum

What is the common name of Diplazium scotinum?

Scotin's wood fern

Where is Diplazium scotinum native to?

Central and 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,