Forest Twinsorus Fern
Diplazium sylvaticum
Also known as: Diplazium woodwardioides
Brackenridge, William D. (William Dunlop), 1810-1893;
United States. Dept. of State. Library, former owner. DSITaxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Diplazium
- Species:
- Diplazium sylvaticum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Native Range
United States: Guam, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors