Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
multiaurita
ID:
1116307

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Agardh

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. : 12 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115645



Common Names

  • Pteris multiaurita
  • Multiaurita Fern
  • Multiaurita Brake


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Description

Pteris multiaurita (also called Many-tailed Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris multiaurita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris multiaurita has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, pointed cotyledon and two small, round, green cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris multiaurita can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered site with some protection from cold winds.

Where to Find Pteris multiaurita

Pteris multiaurita is native to Ecuador and can be found in wet montane forests.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family