Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
kathmanduensis
ID:
1036628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraser-Jenk. & T.G.Walker

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes 415 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035966



Common Names

  • Pteris kathmanduensis
  • Kathmandu Pteris
  • Kathmandu Fern


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Description

Pteris kathmanduensis (also called Kathmandu fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Nepal. It typically grows in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris kathmanduensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The fruits are small, round, and dark brown in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Where to Find Pteris kathmanduensis

Pteris kathmanduensis is native to Nepal 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.
Trevor George Walker (1927-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Walker' in the authors string.