Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
1112214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53(3-5): 415 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111552



Common Names

  • Pteris Mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Pteris
  • Mildbraedii Brake Fern


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Description

Pteris mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's brake, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a short stem and a tuft of long, lance-shaped, evergreen fronds. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pteris mildbraedii are small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris mildbraedii is a fern that is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Pteris mildbraedii

Pteris mildbraedii is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family