Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
consanguinea
ID:
1110376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.; Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 89 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109714



Common Names

  • Common Bracken
  • Pteris Consanguinea
  • Common Pteris


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Description

Pteris consanguinea (also called Blood-veined Brake, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky ravines or on limestone slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris consanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create bonsai and terrariums. It is known to be a drought-tolerant plant and can also be used to create a living wall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris consanguinea has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris consanguinea is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can also be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilizing.

Where to Find Pteris consanguinea

Pteris consanguinea is native to the western United States and can be found in areas such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602973: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.