Pteris repens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1112205
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 606 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111543
Common Names
- Pteris Repens
- Repens Pteris
- Repens Brake Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris repens (also called creeping brake, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a short stem and a tuft of long, lance-shaped, evergreen fronds. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pteris repens are small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris repens is a fern that is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Pteris repens
Pteris repens is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17216080-1: Based on the initial data import