About Pentarhizidium orientale (Hook.) Hayata
Common Name and Native Range
Pentarhizidium orientale, commonly called the Oriental ostrich fern, is a fern species that is native to China, Japan, and the Himalayas.
Mature Size
Mature individuals grow to approximately 0.6 meters (2 feet) in both height and width.
Previous Genus Classification
This species was previously classified within the genus Matteuccia.
Current Genus Placement
Phylogenetic studies have since concluded that this species, along with Pentarhizidium intermedium, must be moved to the separate genus Pentarhizidium.
