Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rosenst.) De Vol in H.L.Li, Liu, T.C.Huang, T.Koyama & De Vol
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taiwan 1: 92. 1975. (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126764
Common Names
- Chinensis Diplopterygium
- Diplopterygium chinensis
- Diplopterygium
Description
Diplopterygium chinensis (also called Chinese Diplopterygium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Diplopterygiaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is typically found in moist, shady places such as forests, cliffs, and valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Diplopterygium chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and is drought-tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplopterygium chinensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Diplopterygium chinensis
Diplopterygium chinensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of China, Japan, and Korea.
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,