Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
subquinata
ID:
1118476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex J.Agardh

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. 21 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117814



Common Names

  • Pteris Subquinata
  • Subquinate Brake Fern
  • Subquinate Fern


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Description

Pteris subquinata (also called Subquinate Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species of the genus Pteris. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen perennial with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are lanceolate in shape and up to 40 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris subquinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris subquinata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single, large cotyledon.

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Where to Find Pteris subquinata

Pteris subquinata can be found in moist, shady areas of woods, often in limestone soils in the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Jacob Georg Agardh (1813-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Agardh' in the authors string.