Pteris stridens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stridens
ID:
1128062
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Agardh
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. : 45 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127400
Common Names
- Striped Brake Fern
- Striped Shield Fern
- Striped Table Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Pteris stridens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris stridens has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, globose seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
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Pteris stridens is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It can tolerate some drought but should be kept moist during the summer months. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Pteris stridens
Pteris stridens can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Jacob Georg Agardh (1813-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Agardh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17216810-1: Based on the initial data import