Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 55. 367. 1914 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116610
Common Names
- Pteris oshimensis
- Oshimensis Brake Fern
- Oshimensis Shield Fern
Description
Pteris oshimensis (also called Pteris oshimensis var. oshimensis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Japan. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris oshimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pteris oshimensis var. paraemeiensis Ching
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris oshimensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in spikes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Pteris oshimensis
Pteris oshimensis is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family