Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ching) Nakai
Source:
ipni
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo 29: 49. 1950. (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144784
Common Names
- Canton Diplopterygium
- Chinese Diplopterygium
- Canton False Clematis
Synonyms
- Gleichenia cantonensis Ching [unknown]
- Hicriopteris cantonensis (Ching) Ching [unknown]
- Dicranopteris cantonensis (Ching) Ching [unknown]
Description
Diplopterygium cantonense (also called Canton Diplopterygium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Diplopterygiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diplopterygium cantonense is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fiber for textiles.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplopterygium cantonense has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, yellow anther. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow, bright green fronds.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplopterygium cantonense is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady sites and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is also important to keep the plant in a well-ventilated area. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Diplopterygium cantonense
Diplopterygium cantonense is native to China and can be found in the forests of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Diplopterygium cantonense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplopterygium cantonense?
Diplopterygium cantonense
What is the common name of Diplopterygium cantonense?
Canton Diplopterygium
What is the natural habitat of Diplopterygium cantonense?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,