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
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.
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