Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
propinquum
ID:
155321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Alderw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Mal. Ferns Suppl. 259. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000154650

Common Names

  • Propinquum Fern
  • Propinquum Spleenwort
  • Propinquum Cloak Fern

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Description

Diplazium propinquum (also called Close Blady Grass, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen herb with creeping rhizomes and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium propinquum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplazium propinquum is a small, whitish-green spikelet, which is borne on a long, slender stalk. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium propinquum can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Diplazium propinquum

Diplazium propinquum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Diplazium propinquum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium propinquum?

Diplazium propinquum

What is the common name of Diplazium propinquum?

Close Shield Fern

What type of environment does Diplazium propinquum prefer?

Diplazium propinquum prefers moist, shady environments.

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

Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.