Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hellwigii
ID:
1127501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mickel & Beitel

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 46: 155, figs. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126839

Common Names

  • Hellwigii Diplazium
  • Diplazium hellwigii
  • Diplazium

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Description

Diplazium hellwigii (also called Hellwig's Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Diplaziaceae 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

Diplazium hellwigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover, as it is a low-growing plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, as its roots help to hold the soil in place.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium hellwigii is a small, greenish-white spike. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium hellwigii is a fern that is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Diplazium hellwigii

Diplazium hellwigii is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26623511: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.
Joseph M. Beitel (1952-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beitel' in the authors string.