Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 227. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107289
Common Names
- Diplaziopsis javanica
- Javanese Diplaziopsis
- Javanese Fork Fern
Description
Diplaziopsis javanica (also called Javanese Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to tropical and temperate regions. It is typically found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate-ovate, leathery, dark green fronds.
Uses & Benefits
Diplaziopsis javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplaziopsis javanica is small and white, with a delicate, feathery texture. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, delicate, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplaziopsis javanica is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by spore sowing in late summer. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings of the fronds.
Where to Find Diplaziopsis javanica
Diplaziopsis javanica is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Species in the Diplaziopsis genus
Species in the Diplaziopsidaceae family