Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
1123838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 22(160): 93. 1908 Sert. Fl. Ecuad. ser. 2: 16

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123176



Common Names

  • Pteris Falcata
  • Falcata Brake
  • Sickle Brake


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Description

Pteris falcata (also called Pteris falcata var. falcata, Pteris falcata var. subdentata, among many other common names) is a small fern species native to South America. It has thin, delicate fronds with small, round sori on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris falcata has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, globose spore. The seedlings are short-lived and have a single frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris falcata is a fern native to China. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shaded locations and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with adequate humidity. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Pteris falcata

Pteris falcata can be found in moist, shady woodlands in the eastern United States and Canada.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References