Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
koreana
ID:
1275514

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Y.Sun & C.H.Kim

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14(4): 440 (-443; f.1). 2004 [20 Dec 2004]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274852



Common Names

  • Phegopteris Koreana
  • Koreana Phegopteris
  • Phegopteris of Koreana


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Description

Phegopteris koreana (also called Korean Beech Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to South Korea. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phegopteris koreana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phegopteris koreana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phegopteris koreana is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to Korea. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Phegopteris koreana

Phegopteris koreana is native to Korea and can be found in the provinces of Chungcheongbuk-do, Gangwon-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do.

Species in the Thelypteridaceae family

References

Byung Yun Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Y.Sun' in the authors string.
Chul Hwan Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Kim' in the authors string.