Oriental ostrich fern

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Matteuccia japonica
• Pteretis japonica
• Pteretis orientalis
• Struthiopteris cavaleriana
• Struthiopteris orientalis
• Pentarhizidium orientale var. incisum
• Struthiopteris orientalis var. incisa
• Matteuccia orientalis
• Pterinodes orientalis
• Matteuccia cavaleriana
• Pentarhizidium orientale
• Matteuccia orientalis f. incisa
• Dryopteris peregrina
• Matteuccia orientalis f. monstra
• Pentarhizidium japonicum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Onoclea orientalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is classified under the order Polypodiales. Finally, its taxonomic lineage places it in the family Aspleniaceae and the genus Onoclea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing on the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and within the Primorye region. Its range extends significantly into China, covering various territories within the country. Specifically, it is documented in both China South-Central and China North-Central areas. Consequently, these locations define the diverse environmental niches where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Onoclea orientalis is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by litter or the substrate. This biological strategy allows the plant to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions by maintaining its regenerative organs at the ground level. Within the broader spectrum of plant growth forms, its development aligns with the hemicryptophyte category, distinguishing it from phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. By utilizing this specific life history pattern, the plant effectively manages its energy reserves and structural regrowth during its annual vegetative cycles.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Onoclea orientalis is characterized by a non-woody growth habit, presenting a herbaceous structure that lacks significant lignification. It typically grows as a terrestrial plant, establishing itself directly in soil substrates rather than as an epiphyte. The plant reaches a mean height of approximately 0.6 m, forming a relatively low-growing stature within its natural habitat.

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Plant height mean:

0.6 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Onoclea orientalis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. The Journal of general and applied microbiology

Chemicals

Onoclea orientalis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Matteuorien, Matteuorienate A, Matteuorienate B, Matteuorienate C, Matteuorienin.

Matteuorien

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Matteuorienate A

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Matteuorienate B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Matteuorienate C

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Matteuorienin

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Activities

Onoclea orientalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. The Journal of general and applied microbiology

Preparations