Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
burtonii
ID:
1112210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 5. 218. 1891 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111548



Common Names

  • Pteris Burtonii
  • Burtonii Pteris
  • Burtonii Brake Fern


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Description

Pteris burtonii (also called Burton'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 burtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pteris burtonii are small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris burtonii is a fern that is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Pteris burtonii

Pteris burtonii is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References