Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
scabririgens
ID:
1036629

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


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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.

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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

References

Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
Trevor George Walker (1927-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Walker' in the authors string.
Satish Chander Verma (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Verma' in the authors string.