Status:
valid
Authors:
Fée
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Strasbourg 5: 73 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113157
Common Names
- Pteris muricella
- Muricella Brake
- Muricella Fern
Uses & Benefits
Pteris muricella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris muricella has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteris muricella is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pteris muricella
Pteris muricella can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family