Diplopterygium (Noun)
Meaning
Scandent thicket-forming ferns of Asia to western Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Diplopterygium is a genus of scandent thicket-forming ferns native to Asia and the western Pacific.
- The species Diplopterygium glaucum is commonly found in the mountainous regions of Taiwan and the Philippines.
- Diplopterygium is often used as an ornamental plant in tropical gardens due to its unique, sprawling habit.
- In the wild, Diplopterygium species can form dense thickets that provide habitat for a variety of small animals.
- The genus Diplopterygium is closely related to the genus Lycopodiella, but is distinguished by its more delicate fronds and longer stipes.