Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
1036174

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


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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.

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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

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.