Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
heteromorpha
ID:
1124436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fée

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug., 5. Gen. Filic. : 127 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123774



Common Names

  • Pteris heteromorpha
  • Slender Brake
  • Slender Fern


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Description

Pteris heteromorpha (also called Variable Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is an evergreen species with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. It grows in moist forests and along streams at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris heteromorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to reduce air pollution, as it is known to absorb pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris heteromorpha has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two or more leaves, each with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris heteromorpha is a fern native to China. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Pteris heteromorpha

Pteris heteromorpha is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family