Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
puberula
ID:
1118437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 11: 52 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117775



Common Names

  • Pteris puberula
  • Pteris pubescens
  • Pteris albolineata


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Description

Pteris puberula (also called Pubescent Brake Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to China, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris puberula has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris puberula is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Pteris puberula

Pteris puberula is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References