Forest Twinsorus Fern
Diplazium sylvaticum
Also known as: Diplazium woodwardioides
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Guinea, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu
Brackenridge, William D. (William Dunlop), 1810-1893; United States. Dept. of State. Library, former owner. DSI
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Diplazium
- Species:
- Diplazium sylvaticum
- USDA Symbol:
- DISY3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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