Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Species:
bancroftii
ID:
1112648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 70: 26 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111986

Common Names

  • Diplopterygium bancroftii
  • Bancroft's Diplopterygium
  • Bancroftii Diplopterygium

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Description

Diplopterygium bancroftii (also called Bancroft's Diplopterygium, among many other common names) is a fern with large, leathery fronds. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Diplopterygium bancroftii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diplopterygium bancroftii are small, greenish-white, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.

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Where to Find Diplopterygium bancroftii

Diplopterygium bancroftii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Species in the Gleicheniaceae family

Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606144: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.