Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
fragile
ID:
149093

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Verma & Khullar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 9: 85 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000148422



Common Names

  • Fragile Onychium
  • Fragile Claw Fern
  • Onychium fragile


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Description

Onychium fragile (also called Fragile Onychium, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in moist habitats, such as rainforest, streambanks, and swamp margins.

Uses & Benefits

Onychium fragile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Onychium fragile are small, white to pale yellow, and borne in short, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onychium fragile can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may need more frequent watering. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Onychium fragile

Onychium fragile is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Onychium fragile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onychium fragile?

Onychium fragile

What is the common name of Onychium fragile?

Fragile Fern

What is the natural habitat of Onychium fragile?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often on limestone

Species in the Onychium genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

Surinder Pal Khullar (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khullar' in the authors string.
Sandeep Verma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Verma' in the authors string.