Diplospora cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
944763
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 116 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944101
Common Names
- Diplospora Cuspidata
- Cuspidata Moss
- Cuspidata Diplospora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplospora cuspidata (also called Diplospora cuspidata, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplospora cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals and humans.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diplospora cuspidata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Diplospora cuspidata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Diplospora cuspidata
Diplospora cuspidata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Diplospora genus
Diplospora sorsogonensis, Diplospora bilocularis, Diplospora cuspidata, Diplospora dubia, Diplospora erythrospora, Diplospora fasciculiflora, Diplospora fruticosa, Diplospora griffithii, Diplospora kunstleri, Diplospora lasiantha, Diplospora majumdarii, Diplospora minahassae, Diplospora mollissima, Diplospora puberula, Diplospora pubescens, Diplospora schmidtii, Diplospora sessilis, Diplospora siamica, Diplospora stylosa, Diplospora tinagoensis, Diplospora velutina, Diplospora wrayi, Diplospora negrosensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62537: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.