Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
quadriaurita
ID:
1108509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 6. 38 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107847



Common Names

  • Pteris quadriaurita
  • Four-eared Fern
  • Quadriaurita Fern


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Description

Pteris quadriaurita (also called 'Four-Eared Brake', among many other common names) is a fern species native to Asia and Australia. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris quadriaurita is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen or to add texture to a garden. The plant is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteris quadriaurita is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris quadriaurita is a fern native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Pteris quadriaurita

Pteris quadriaurita can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References