Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
1116723

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1073 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116061



Common Names

  • Pteris arborea
  • Tree Brake
  • Tree Fern


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Description

Pteris arborea (also called Tree Brake Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris arborea is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteris arborea for. regia (Jenman) Proctor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris arborea has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris arborea is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade, and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pteris arborea

Pteris arborea is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and wetlands.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family