Pteris lastii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lastii
ID:
1108490
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 600 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107828
Common Names
- Pteris lastii
- Last's Fern
- Last Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris lastii (also called 'Last's Brake', among many other common names) is a fern species native to Asia and Australia. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris lastii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used to create a natural humidifier in a room.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteris lastii is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Pteris lastii can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17213790-1: Based on the initial data import