Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
1116308

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 55 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115646



Common Names

  • Pteris pellucida
  • Pellucida Fern
  • Pellucida Brake


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Description

Pteris pellucida (also called Shining Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris pellucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris pellucida has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, pointed cotyledon and two small, round, green cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris pellucida can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered site with some protection from cold winds.

Where to Find Pteris pellucida

Pteris pellucida is native to Ecuador and can be found in wet montane forests.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family