Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1124425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 15: 392 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123763



Common Names

  • Pteris sinensis
  • Chinese Brake Fern
  • Chinese Pteris


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Description

Pteris sinensis (also called Chinese Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is an evergreen species with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. It grows in moist forests and along streams at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to reduce air pollution, as it is known to absorb pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris sinensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris sinensis is a fern that is native to China. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Pteris sinensis

Pteris sinensis is native to the tropical rainforests of China.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family