Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
151728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fil. Hort. Bot. Lips. 54, t. 15 f. 7-10 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151057



Common Names

  • Pallens Fern
  • Pallens Brake
  • Smooth Sori Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cheilanthes davallioides Bory ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Cryptogramma pallens Prantl [unknown]
  • Ochropteris angusta Fée [unknown]
  • Ochropteris bosseri Tardieu [unknown]
  • Pteris bosseri (Tardieu) Christenh. [unknown]
  • Pteris peltigera (Fée) Christenh. [unknown]
  • Ochropteris pallens (Sw.) J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Adiantum pallens Sw. [unknown]
  • Ochropteris peltigera Fée [unknown]
  • Cheilanthes culcita Desv. [unknown]
  • Cheilanthes pallens (Sw.) Desv. [unknown]

Description

Pteris pallens (also called Pale Brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to India, China, and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests and in moist, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris pallens has small, pale yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with small, light green fronds.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris pallens is a fern native to China and Japan. It is an evergreen fern that grows in a clump and can reach up to 3 feet in height. 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 until they germinate.

Where to Find Pteris pallens

Pteris pallens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Pteris pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteris pallens?

Pteris pallens

What is the common name of Pteris pallens?

Pale Bracken

What type of plant is Pteris pallens?

Fern

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family