Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
platyzomopsis
ID:
1042993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenh. & H.Schneid.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 28: 51 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042331



Common Names

  • Broad-zoned Pteris
  • Pteris Platyzomopsis
  • Broad-zoned Brake


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Uses & Benefits

Pteris platyzomopsis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a groundcover or as a border plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris platyzomopsis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green fronds.

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Where to Find Pteris platyzomopsis

Pteris platyzomopsis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374626: Based on the initial data import
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Harald Schneider (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schneid.' in the authors string.