Status:
valid
Authors:
Fée
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Strasbourg 5(1): 73 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113159
Common Names
- Pteris paucinervata
- Paucinervata Brake
- Paucinervata Fern
Uses & Benefits
Pteris paucinervata 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 paucinervata 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 paucinervata 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 paucinervata
Pteris paucinervata can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family