Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
giasii
ID:
1036627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraser-Jenk. & Pasha

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes 119 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035965



Common Names

  • Pteris giasii
  • Giasii's Pteris
  • Giasii's Fern


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Description

Pteris giasii (also called Gias' fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It typically grows in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris giasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris giasii has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris giasii is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by collecting and sowing spores.

Where to Find Pteris giasii

Pteris giasii is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
M.K. Pasha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pasha' in the authors string.