Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifrons
ID:
1118441

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


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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.

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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

References