Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Viane
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 2-3: 309 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337413
Common Names
- Ikenoi Spleenwort
- Hymenasplenium Spleenwort
- Japanese Spleenwort
Description
Hymenasplenium ikenoi (also called Ikeno's shield fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has long, narrow fronds and small, brownish-purple spores.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenasplenium ikenoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenasplenium ikenoi is small, white in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenasplenium ikenoi is a perennial herb and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Hymenasplenium ikenoi
Hymenasplenium ikenoi can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, at altitudes of 1,800-3,500 metres.
Hymenasplenium ikenoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenasplenium ikenoi?
Hymenasplenium ikenoi
What is the common name of Hymenasplenium ikenoi?
Ikenoi
What is the family of Hymenasplenium ikenoi?
Aspleniaceae
Species in the Hymenasplenium genus
Hymenasplenium inthanonense,
Hymenasplenium murakami-hatanakae,
Hymenasplenium cheilosorum,
Hymenasplenium unilaterale,
Hymenasplenium obscurum,
Hymenasplenium subnormale,
Hymenasplenium hondoense,
Hymenasplenium apogamum,
Hymenasplenium excisum,
Hymenasplenium laterepens,
Hymenasplenium laetum,
Hymenasplenium obtusifolium,
Hymenasplenium delitescens,
Hymenasplenium hoffmannii,
Hymenasplenium ortegae,
Hymenasplenium purpurascens,
Hymenasplenium repandulum,
Hymenasplenium riparium,
Hymenasplenium triquetrum,
Hymenasplenium volubile,
Hymenasplenium basiscopicum,
Hymenasplenium furfuraceum,
Hymenasplenium szechuanense,
Hymenasplenium latidens,
Hymenasplenium quercicola,
Hymenasplenium adiantifrons,
Hymenasplenium changputungense,
Hymenasplenium ikenoi,
Hymenasplenium obliquissimum,
Hymenasplenium pubirhizoma,
Species in the Aspleniaceae family
Asplenicystopteris blindii,
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,