Pteris schlechteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
151808
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brause
Source:
ipni
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(1): 33 f. 2 B (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000151137
Common Names
- Schlechter's Brake Fern
- Schlechter's Shield Fern
- Schlechter's Table Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady habitats, and is characterized by its long, narrow fronds that are light green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris schlechteri has small, brownish-black seeds that are covered in a thin, papery coating. The flower is a small, greenish-white spike that is borne on a short stalk. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green fronds.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris schlechteri can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Pteris schlechteri
Pteris schlechteri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in moist woodlands, rainforests, and along stream banks. It is also found in parts of India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Pteris schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteris schlechteri?
Pteris schlechteri
What is the common name of Pteris schlechteri?
Schlechter's Bracken
What type of plant is Pteris schlechteri?
Fern
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17261100-1: Based on the initial data import