Pteris reptans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
1044374
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Walker
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14(3): 325 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043712
Common Names
- Pteris reptans
- Table Fern
- Rattlesnake Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Pteris reptans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris reptans has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Pteris reptans is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the islands of Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Trevor George Walker (1927-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Walker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17415750-1: Based on the initial data import