Onychium japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1108035
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Kunze
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 6: 507 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107373
Common Names
- Japanese Onychium
- Finger Fern
- Hand Fern
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Onychium japonicum (also called Japanese Claw Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to East Asia. It is an evergreen fern, meaning that it retains its leaves year-round. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Onychium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onychium japonicum var. lucidum (D.Don) ChristFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onychium japonicum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Onychium japonicum is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Spores should be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Onychium japonicum
Onychium japonicum is native to Japan, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also found in Taiwan and China.
Species in the Onychium genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600247: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.