Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. [W. J. Hooker] 4: 161. 1862
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127904
Common Names
- Orientalis Onoclea
- Orientalis Sensitive Fern
- Orientalis Fern
Description
Onoclea orientalis (also called Oriental Onoclea, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to East Asia. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, triangular fronds. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Onoclea orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to make paper and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onoclea orientalis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow fronds.
Where to Find Onoclea orientalis
Onoclea orientalis is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Onoclea genus
Species in the Onocleaceae family