Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 13: 500. 1934. (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117779
Common Names
- Onychium Tenuifrons
- Slender Shield Fern
- Delicate Shield Fern
Description
Onychium tenuifrons (also called Slender-Fringed Onychium, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to China, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Onychium tenuifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onychium tenuifrons has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, yellow-green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onychium tenuifrons is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Onychium tenuifrons
Onychium tenuifrons is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests.
Species in the Onychium genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family