Pteris semiadnata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semiadnata
ID:
1112067
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 106. 1857 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111405
Common Names
- Pteris semiadnata
- Semi-adnate Brake
- Semiadnata Pteris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris semiadnata (also called semi-evergreen brake, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a short stem and a tuft of long, lance-shaped, evergreen fronds. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris semiadnata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris semiadnata has small, white flowers that are borne on the surface of the plant. The flowers are surrounded by small, scale-like leaves. The seeds are tiny and black and are produced in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is divided into two parts.
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Pteris semiadnata is native to the temperate forests of North America and Europe.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26605450: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.