Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
crassiuscula
ID:
1118793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching & Chu H.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 166 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118131



Common Names

  • Pteris crassiuscula
  • Thick-stalked Brake
  • Thick-stalked Pteris


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Description

Pteris crassiuscula (also called Thick-stemmed Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in humid forests and shrublands, as well as on rocks and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris crassiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris crassiuscula has small, greenish-brown flowers and produces small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Where to Find Pteris crassiuscula

Pteris crassiuscula can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613101: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Chu Hao Wang (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chu H.Wang' in the authors string.