Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cryptogrammoides
ID:
1124618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 52 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123956



Common Names

  • Onychium cryptogrammoides
  • Cryptogrammoides Onychium
  • Cryptogrammoides Fern


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Description

Onychium cryptogrammoides (also called Cryptogrammic Onychium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Onychiaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern with long, creeping rhizomes and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is native to India, Nepal, and China. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in ravines, and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Onychium cryptogrammoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onychium cryptogrammoides has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have short, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Onychium cryptogrammoides

Onychium cryptogrammoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Onychium genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family