Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cadieri
ID:
1117258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 19: 72 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116596



Common Names

  • Pteris cadieri
  • Cadieri Brake Fern
  • Cadieri Shield Fern


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Description

Pteris cadieri (also called Pteris cadieri var. cadieri, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the Caribbean. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris cadieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteris cadieri sub. dimorpha (Copel.) Fraser-Jenk.
Pteris cadieri sub. perplexa (Y.S.Chao, H.Y.Liu & W.L.Chiou) Fraser-Jenk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pteris cadieri has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, erect frond.

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Where to Find Pteris cadieri

Pteris cadieri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References