Status:
valid
Authors:
Sa.Kurata
Source:
ipni
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 8: 85. 1960
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154727
Common Names
- Tori's Shieldfern
- Tori's Woodfern
- Toriianum Shieldfern
Description
Diplazium toriianum (also called Torii's Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium toriianum is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium toriianum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have two, heart-shaped cotyledons and two, compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium toriianum 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 toriianum
Diplazium toriianum is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Diplazium toriianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium toriianum?
Diplazium toriianum
What is the common name of Diplazium toriianum?
Toriianum's wood fern
Where is Diplazium toriianum 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,