Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
catoptera
ID:
1108513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 119. 1844 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107851



Common Names

  • Pteris catoptera
  • Broad-wing Fern
  • Catoptera Fern


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Description

Pteris catoptera (also called 'Catoptera Brake', among many other common names) is a fern species native to Asia and Australia. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris catoptera is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen or to add texture to a garden. The plant is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteris catoptera is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris catoptera is a fern native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Pteris catoptera

Pteris catoptera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References