Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
1124445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Hort. Linden. : t. s.n. (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001123783



Common Names

  • Pteris tricolor
  • Three-color Brake
  • Three-color Fern


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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris tricolor 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 tricolor

Pteris tricolor is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family