Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
satsumana
ID:
1117274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sa.Kurata

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 16: 66. 1968. (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116612



Common Names

  • Pteris satsumana
  • Satsumana Brake Fern
  • Satsumana Shield Fern


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Description

Pteris satsumana (also called Pteris satsumana var. satsumana, 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 satsumana 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 satsumana 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 satsumana

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

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family