Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching & S.K.Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 71 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127626
Common Names
- Medogensis Pteris
- Medogensis Brake Fern
- Medogensis Shield Fern
Description
Pteris medogensis (also called Medog Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris medogensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris medogensis has small, pale yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow fronds.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteris medogensis is a fern that is native to China. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 7.
Where to Find Pteris medogensis
Pteris medogensis can be found in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Hubei, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family