Pteris baksaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baksaensis
ID:
1124182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 348. 1964. (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123520
Common Names
- Baksa's Shield Fern
- Baksa Shield Fern
- Baksa's Pteris Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris baksaensis (also called Baksa's Brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris baksaensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris baksaensis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, long frond.
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Pteris baksaensis is native to China. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26619259: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.