Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraser-Jenk., S.C.Verma & T.G.Walker
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes 111 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035967
Common Names
- Pteris scabririgens
- Scabririgens Pteris
- Scabririgens Fern
Description
Pteris scabririgens (also called Rough-ribbed fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It typically grows in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris scabririgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris scabririgens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The fruits are small, round, and dark brown in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
Where to Find Pteris scabririgens
Pteris scabririgens can be found in India, Nepal, and China.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family