Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
siliculosum
ID:
1118372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 20 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117710



Common Names

  • Onychium siliculosum
  • Siliculose Onychium
  • Siliculose Fingernail Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Onychium siliculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onychium siliculosum has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Onychium siliculosum

Onychium siliculosum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Species in the Onychium genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26612623: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.