Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
1108068

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 130 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107406



Common Names

  • Pteris cretica
  • Cretan Brake Fern
  • Ladder Brake Fern


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Description

Pteris cretica (also called Cretan brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East, and it grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris cretica is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteris cretica sub. laeta (Ettingsh.) Fraser-Jenk.
Pteris cretica sub. cretica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris cretica has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a single root.

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Where to Find Pteris cretica

Pteris cretica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References