Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
auquieri
ID:
1276855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53(1-2): 219 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276193



Common Names

  • Pteris auquieri
  • Auquier's Pteris
  • Auquier's Brake Fern


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Description

Pteris auquieri (also called Auquier's Pteris, among many other common names) is a fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Tanzania, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris auquieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris auquieri has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris auquieri can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or summer by carefully separating the rhizome into two or more sections. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Pteris auquieri

Pteris auquieri can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Bhutan.

Pteris auquieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteris auquieri?

Pteris auquieri

What is the common name of Pteris auquieri?

Auquier's Pteris

Where is Pteris auquieri native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family