Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hexagona
ID:
1128054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Proctor

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 5: 53 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127392



Common Names

  • Pteris hexagona
  • Hexagonal Brake
  • Hexagon Pteris


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Uses & Benefits

Pteris hexagona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteris hexagona sub. hexagona

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris hexagona has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, globose seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris hexagona is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It can tolerate some drought but should be kept moist during the summer months. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Pteris hexagona

Pteris hexagona can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26624179: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.