Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug. Mexique 53 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113158
Common Names
- Pteris orizabae
- Orizabae Brake
- Orizabae Fern
Uses & Benefits
Pteris orizabae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris orizabae 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 orizabae 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 orizabae
Pteris orizabae can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family