Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
symmetricum
ID:
1270157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) M.G.Price

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 36(1): 26. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269495

Common Names

  • Diplazium symmetricum
  • Symmetricum Diplazium
  • Symmetricum Shield Fern

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Description

Diplazium symmetricum (also called Symmetrical Diplazium, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and has small, greenish-white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and other moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diplazium symmetricum is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplazium symmetricum has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a wavy margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplazium symmetricum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Diplazium symmetricum

Diplazium symmetricum is found in the Yunnan province of China.

Diplazium symmetricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplazium symmetricum?

Diplazium symmetricum

What is the common name of Diplazium symmetricum?

Symmetric Diplazium

What is the growth habit of Diplazium symmetricum?

Diplazium symmetricum is a perennial fern with an upright, bushy habit.

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-50241110: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.