Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
esquirolii
ID:
1124187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 50 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123525



Common Names

  • Esquirol's Shield Fern
  • Esquirol Shield Fern
  • Esquirol's Pteris Fern


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Description

Pteris esquirolii (also called Esquirol's Brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris esquirolii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteris esquirolii var. muricatula (Ching) Ching & S.H.Wu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris esquirolii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, long frond.

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Where to Find Pteris esquirolii

Pteris esquirolii is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida, and west to Texas. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References