Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory ex Willd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 386 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035512
Common Names
- Scabra Pteris
- Pteris Scabra
- Scabra
Description
Pteris scabra (also called Pteris, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris scabra is a small, evergreen fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris scabra has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Pteris scabra
Pteris scabra is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family