Status:
valid
Authors:
Reinw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Nov. 2: 3 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115259
Common Names
- Dipteris conjugata
- Conjugate dipteris
- Conjugate fern
Description
Dipteris conjugata (also called Conjugate Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in moist, shady areas, such as woods and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dipteris conjugata is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dipteris conjugata has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dipteris conjugata is a shade-loving fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the fall.
Where to Find Dipteris conjugata
Dipteris conjugata can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Dipteris genus
Species in the Dipteridaceae family
Cheiropleuria integrifolia,
Cheiropleuria parva,
Cheiropleuria bicuspis,
Dipteris nieuwenhuisii,
Dipteris novoguineensis,
Dipteris papilioniformis,
Dipteris conjugata,
Dipteris chinensis,
Dipteris wallichii,
Dipteris lobbiana,