Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
1113822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 614 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113160



Common Names

  • Pteris pulchra
  • Pulchra Brake
  • Pulchra Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Pteris pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra

Pteris pulchra can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26607408: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.