Anisocampium niponicum
(Mett.) Y. C. Liu, W. L. Chiou & M. Kato
Painted fern
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Description
A fern. The rhizome is creeping. It grows 30-45 cm high and spreads 50-60 cm wide. The fronds arise individually from this rhizome. It is 30 cm high. The fronds are coarsely divided and green. Their stems are yellow.
Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is hardy in cool climates. It needs a well drained soil rich in organic matter. It needs a sheltered position. It suits hardiness zones 3-6.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Notes
There are about 180 Athyrium species. Also put in the family Aspleniaceae and Woodsiaceae.
Synonyms
References (8)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 206 (As Athyrium niponicum)
- Goudey, C.J., 1988, A Handbook of Ferns for Australia and New Zealand. Lothian. p 65 (As Athyrium niponicum)
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 36 (As Athyrium niponicum)
- Hwang, H., et al, 2013, A Study on the Flora of 15 Islands in the Western Sea of Jeollanamdo Province, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol. 6, No. 2 281-310 (As Athyrium niponicum)
- Hwang, HS, et al, 2014, Distribution characteristics of plant in the Ungseokbong Mountain, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 7(2014) e164-e178 (As Athyrium niponicum)
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- J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13:92. 1873 (As Athyrium niponicum)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Athyrium niponicum)
- Slocum, P.D. & Robinson, P., 1999, Water Gardening. Water Lilies and Lotuses. Timber Press. p 111 (As Athyrium niponicum)
