Pteris splendida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendida
ID:
1124377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Austro Sin. 1: 9 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123715
Common Names
- Splendid Shield Fern
- Splendid Pteris Fern
- Splendid Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Pteris splendida is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pteris splendida var. longlinensis Ching & S.H.WuFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris splendida has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Pteris splendida
Pteris splendida is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26619526: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.