Pteris longipinnula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipinnula
ID:
1124438
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. : 19 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123776
Common Names
- Pteris longipinnula
- Long-pinna Brake
- Long-pinna Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris longipinnula (also called Long-pinnate 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 longipinnula 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 longipinnula has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two or more leaves, each with a rounded tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris longipinnula 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 longipinnula
Pteris longipinnula is native to Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26619600: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.