Dipteris conjugata
Dipteris conjugata Reinw.
Dipteris conjugata is a fern species in the family Dipteridaceae, characterized by a rhizome and 2-3 tall stems with mid green or dark green fronds that are divided into toothed lobes. It is native to tropical and temperate regions of Asia, northern Queensland in Australia, and several Pacific islands. The plant is found in clearings, mountain ridges, and forest margins. It has limited native medicinal applications.
Description
Dipteris conjugata, described by Reinw. in 1824, is a member of the Dipteridaceae family. It is distributed across TW, Borneo, Cambodia, Fiji, Hainan, Jawa, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, the Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, and Thailand. This fern grows in a variety of habitats, including clearings, mountain ridges, and the edges of forests. Its fronds are distinctly lobed and toothed. The species has some native medicinal uses, though they are limited in scope.
Distribution
TW · Borneo · Cambodia · Fiji · Hainan · Jawa · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Maluku · Nansei-shoto · New Caledonia · New Guinea · Philippines · Queensland · Samoa · Solomon Is. · Sulawesi · Sumatera · Taiwan · Thailand · Vanuatu · Vietnam · Wallis-Futuna Is.
Synonyms
Drynaria horsfieldiiPolypodium dipterisDipteris horsfieldiiPhymatodes conjugataPolypodium horsfieldiiPolypodium conjugatum
