Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
1044287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Alston

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 30: 21 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043625

Common Names

  • Divaricate Onychium
  • Onychium divaricatum
  • Divaricate Fern

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Description

Onychium divaricatum (also called 'Spreading Onychium', among many other common names) is a perennial fern with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Onychium divaricatum is used for making furniture, tools, and other crafts. It is also used as a source of fuel and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onychium divaricatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Onychium divaricatum

Onychium divaricatum is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Onychium genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100377716: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.