Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
delchampsii
ID:
1108076

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


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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.

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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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600313: Based on the initial data import
Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
Clifton Edward Nauman (1954-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nauman' in the authors string.