Pteris morii - 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:
morii
ID:
1124192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 32: 342. 1942. (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123530
Common Names
- Mori's Shield Fern
- Mori Shield Fern
- Mori's Pteris Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris morii (also called Morii's Brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris morii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris morii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, long frond.
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Pteris morii is native to Japan and can be found in the prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26619270: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.