Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
grevilleana
ID:
1117266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. : 23 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116604



Common Names

  • Pteris grevilleana
  • Grevilleana Brake Fern
  • Grevilleana Shield Fern


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Description

Pteris grevilleana (also called Pteris grevilleana var. grevilleana, among many other common names) is a fern species native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 grevilleana 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 grevilleana sub. digitata (Baker) Fraser-Jenk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pteris grevilleana 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 grevilleana

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

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family