Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
moupinense
ID:
1123973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 13: 500. 1934. (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123311

Common Names

  • Onychium Moupinense
  • Moupinense Onychium
  • Moupin Onychium

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Description

Onychium moupinense (also called Onychium moupinense var. moupinense, Onychium moupinense var. subdentata, among many other common names) is a small fern species native to South America. It has thin, delicate fronds with small, round sori on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Onychium moupinense is a species of fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onychium moupinense var. ipii (Ching) K.H.Shing

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onychium moupinense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a raceme. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onychium moupinense is a fern native to China. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shaded locations and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with adequate humidity. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Onychium moupinense

Onychium moupinense is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Species in the Onychium genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References