Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lidgatei
ID:
1109954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Christ

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109292



Common Names

  • Pteris lidgatei
  • Lidgate's Brake
  • Lidgate's Fern


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Description

Pteris lidgatei (also called Lidgate's Brake, among many other common names) is a fern native to eastern North America. It is a medium-sized fern with a stout, erect rhizome and a single, erect, leathery, dark green frond. It is found in moist, shady woods, ravines, and stream banks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris lidgatei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris lidgatei has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a lanceolate shape and a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris lidgatei is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to the western United States. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division or spores. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile, moist medium.

Where to Find Pteris lidgatei

Pteris lidgatei is found in moist forests in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602466: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.