Pteris pilosiuscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosiuscula
ID:
1225573
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 6(3): 296 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224911
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris pilosiuscula (also called Hairy Brake, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with delicate, fan-shaped leaves and small, brown spores. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris pilosiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris pilosiuscula has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have five pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris pilosiuscula can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The divided clumps should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Pteris pilosiuscula
Pteris pilosiuscula is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17215550-1: Based on the initial data import