Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
bavazzanoi
ID:
1276861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 422. 1972 publ. 1973. (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276199



Common Names

  • Pteris bavazzanoi
  • Bavazzano's Pteris
  • Bavazzano's Brake Fern


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Description

Pteris bavazzanoi (also called Bavazzano'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 bavazzanoi 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 bavazzanoi 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 bavazzanoi 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 bavazzanoi

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

Pteris bavazzanoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteris bavazzanoi?

Pteris bavazzanoi

What is the common name of Pteris bavazzanoi?

Bavazzano's Pteris

Where is Pteris bavazzanoi native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family