Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
paucinervata
ID:
1113821

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


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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.

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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