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
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.
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