Synonym: Allantodia wichurae.
Region: Asia, Korea, Japan, China.
habitat: moist, humus-rich soil, in partial shade; hardiness zone 7 to 8, to -15°C.
BotanyFern; persistent; forms a low, slowly spreading clump with a supple habit, the fronds arching elegantly; slow growing; 40 to 60 cm tall.
Leaves: shiny, plastic texture; dark green; sunken veins on the upper side; pinnate; dark green; splayed; petiole is tinged with purple; veins are well marked.