Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
orizabae
ID:
1113820

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


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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.

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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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26607406: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.