Pteris denticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
1114092
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 129 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113430
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris denticulata (also called Tooth-Edged Brake, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen, perennial fern with a clumping habit. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, ravines, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris denticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris denticulata has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single, long frond.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris denticulata is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pteris denticulata
Pteris denticulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26607710: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.