Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Wagner & Nauman
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 72: 97, fig. (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107414
Common Names
- Pteris delchampsii
- Delchamp's Brake Fern
- Delchamp's Lattice Fern
Description
Pteris delchampsii (also called Delchamps' 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 tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris delchampsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris delchampsii 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.
Where to Find Pteris delchampsii
Pteris delchampsii can be found in the tropical regions of the world.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family