Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
subindivisa
ID:
1124441

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 467 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123779



Common Names

  • Pteris subindivisa
  • Subdivided Brake
  • Subdivided Fern


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Description

Pteris subindivisa (also called Subdivided 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 subindivisa 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 subindivisa has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two or more leaves, each with a forked tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris subindivisa is a fern 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 subindivisa

Pteris subindivisa is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family