Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1128287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 68 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127625



Common Names

  • Tibetica Pteris
  • Tibetica Brake Fern
  • Tibetica Shield Fern


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Description

Pteris tibetica (also called Chinese Brake, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris tibetica has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and elliptical in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris tibetica 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 tibetica

Pteris tibetica can be found in the Himalayan region of Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References