Diplopterygium blotianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blotianum
ID:
1124864
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Chr.) Nakai
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo 29: 49. 1950. (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124202
Common Names
- Diplopterygium blotianum
- Blotianum Diplopterygium
- Blotianum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplopterygium blotianum (also called Diplopterygium fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to China. It is a small, evergreen fern with long, lanceolate fronds that can reach up to 30 cm in length. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplopterygium blotianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplopterygium blotianum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single fertile floret and two sterile florets. The seed is a small, yellow, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplopterygium blotianum is a fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Diplopterygium blotianum
Diplopterygium blotianum can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Species in the Diplopterygium genus
Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum,
Species in the Gleicheniaceae family
Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26620222: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.