Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
1036622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraser-Jenk. & T.G.Walker

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes 118 (-119) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035960



Common Names

  • Pteris assamica
  • Assamica Pteris
  • Pteris Assamica


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Description

Pteris assamica (also called Assam brake fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to India and Bhutan. It typically grows in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pteris assamica are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris assamica is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by collecting and sowing spores.

Where to Find Pteris assamica

Pteris assamica is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
Trevor George Walker (1927-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Walker' in the authors string.