Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
velaminosum
ID:
1276818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 443. 1973 [1972 publ. 1973]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276156



Common Names

  • Diplazium velaminosum
  • Velvety Diplazium
  • Velvety Diplazium Fern


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Description

Diplazium velaminosum (also called Veiled Diplazium, among many other common names) is a fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Tanzania, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium velaminosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium velaminosum has small yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and two pairs of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium velaminosum is a perennial fern native to Mexico. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division of rhizomes.

Where to Find Diplazium velaminosum

Diplazium velaminosum can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Bhutan.

Diplazium velaminosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium velaminosum?

Diplazium velaminosum

What is the natural habitat of Diplazium velaminosum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What are the common names of Diplazium velaminosum?

Velaminous Diplazium

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-50286797: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.