Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum) Holttum
Source:
ipni
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malaya ed. 2 2: 637. 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154384
Common Names
- Narrow-pinna Spleenwort
- Diplazium angustipinna
- Narrow-pinna Fern
Synonyms
- Athyrium angustipinna Holttum [unknown]
Description
Diplazium angustipinna (also called Narrow-pinned Diplazium, among many other common names) is a deciduous fern native to Japan. It has long, lance-shaped fronds with toothed leaflets. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplazium angustipinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Diplazium angustipinna are small and greenish-yellow in color. They are borne in terminal clusters and have six tepals. Seed: The seeds of Diplazium angustipinna are small and round, with a diameter of about 1 mm. They are dark brown in color and have a smooth surface. Seedlings: The seedlings of Diplazium angustipinna are small and have a single, upright stem. The leaves are simple and have a lanceolate shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium angustipinna is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by spores sown on the surface of a sandy peat compost in a cold frame in spring.
Where to Find Diplazium angustipinna
Diplazium angustipinna can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Diplazium angustipinna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplazium angustipinna?
Diplazium angustipinna
What is the common name of Diplazium angustipinna?
Narrow-winged Spleenwort
What type of plant is Diplazium angustipinna?
Fern
Species in the Diplazium genus
Diplazium acanthopus,
Diplazium aculeatum,
Diplazium aemulum,
Diplazium aequibasale,
Diplazium albidosquamatum,
Diplazium angustatum,
Diplazium angustipinna,
Diplazium apatelium,
Diplazium apollinaris,
Diplazium armatum,
Diplazium arnottii,
Diplazium asperulum,
Diplazium asterothrix,
Diplazium atratum,
Diplazium barbatum,
Diplazium barisanicum,
Diplazium beddomei,
Diplazium betimusense,
Diplazium birgeri,
Diplazium bostockii,
Diplazium brachylobum,
Diplazium brachysoroides,
Diplazium brooksii,
Diplazium calliphyllum,
Diplazium cardiomorphum,
Diplazium ceramicum,
Diplazium chattagramicum,
Diplazium christii,
Diplazium cominsii,
Diplazium consacense,
Diplazium costulisorum,
Diplazium cumingii,
Diplazium curtisii,
Diplazium decurrens,
Diplazium deltoideum,
Diplazium dielsii,
Diplazium ellipticum,
Diplazium esculentoides,
Diplazium filamentosum,
Diplazium forbesii,
Diplazium fosbergii,
Diplazium fraxinifolium,
Diplazium fructuosum,
Diplazium furculicola,
Diplazium geophilum,
Diplazium gillespiei,
Diplazium grashoffii,
Diplazium harpeodes,
Diplazium hewittii,
Diplazium himalayense,
Species in the Athyriaceae family
Athyrium ikutae,
Athyrium masayukianum,
Athyrium megayakusimense,
Athyrium mentiens,
Athyrium pseudospinescens,
Athyrium pseudowardii,
Athyrium pseudopinetorum,
Athyrium appendiculiferum,
Athyrium reichsteinii,
Athyrium haleakalae,
Athyrium sessilipinnum,
Deparia angustata,
Deparia bonincola,
Deparia confluens,
Deparia gordonii,
Deparia kaalaana,
Deparia kiyozumiana,
Deparia longipes,
Deparia marginalis,
Deparia otomasui,
Deparia prolifera,
Deparia tenuifolia,
Deparia timetensis,
Deparia birii,
Deparia nakaikeana,
Deparia subsimilis,
Deparia forsythii-majoris,
Deparia formosana,
Deparia heterophlebia,
Deparia yunnanensis,
Deparia hainanensis,
Deparia lancea,
Deparia tomitaroana,
Deparia lobato-crenata,
Deparia acrostichoides,
Deparia petersenii,
Deparia conilii,
Deparia henryi,
Deparia japonica,
Deparia pterorachis,
Deparia pycnosora,
Deparia okuboana,
Deparia viridifrons,
Deparia allantodioides,
Deparia boryana,
Deparia unifurcata,
Deparia biserialis,
Deparia marojejyensis,
Deparia dimorphophylla,
Deparia coreana,