Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
1112065

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Agardh

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. : 66 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111403



Common Names

  • Pteris berteroana
  • Bertero's Brake
  • Berteroana Pteris


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Description

Pteris berteroana (also called Bertero's brake, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a short stem and a tuft of long, lance-shaped, evergreen fronds. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris berteroana is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris berteroana has small, white flowers that are borne on the surface of the plant. The flowers are surrounded by small, scale-like leaves. The seeds are tiny and black and are produced in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is divided into two parts.

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Where to Find Pteris berteroana

Pteris berteroana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References