Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
deltodon
ID:
1117259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 26: 226 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116597



Common Names

  • Pteris deltodon
  • Deltodon Brake Fern
  • Deltodon Shield Fern


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Description

Pteris deltodon (also called Pteris deltodon var. deltodon, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the Caribbean. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris deltodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteris deltodon var. monstrosa P.S.Wang & Jun H.Zhao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pteris deltodon has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, erect frond.

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Where to Find Pteris deltodon

Pteris deltodon can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References