Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ryukyuensis
ID:
1117273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagawa

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 204 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116611



Common Names

  • Pteris ryukyuensis
  • Ryukyuensis Brake Fern
  • Ryukyuensis Shield Fern


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Description

Pteris ryukyuensis (also called Pteris ryukyuensis var. ryukyuensis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Japan. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris ryukyuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris ryukyuensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in spikes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Pteris ryukyuensis

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

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References