Status:
valid
Authors:
W.M.Chu & Z.R.He
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 22(3): 255 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255603
Common Names
- Diplopterygium irregulare
- Irregular Diplopterygium
- Irregular Tree Fern
Description
Diplopterygium irregulare (also called irregular-pinnate fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial fern, meaning it grows on the ground, usually in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diplopterygium irregulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diplopterygium irregulare are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplopterygium irregulare is a tropical fern native to the Philippines. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through spores, which can be collected from the underside of the fronds. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Diplopterygium irregulare
Diplopterygium irregulare is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Diplopterygium irregulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplopterygium irregulare?
Diplopterygium irregulare
What is the common name of Diplopterygium irregulare?
Irregular Diplopterygium
What is the natural habitat of Diplopterygium irregulare?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Diplopterygium genus
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,
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,