Pteris usambarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
1276862
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hier.in Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflwlt. Ostafr. C. 80. 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276200
Common Names
- Pteris usambarensis
- Usambara Pteris
- Usambara Brake Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris usambarensis (also called Usambara Pteris, among many other common names) is a fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Tanzania, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris usambarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris usambarensis has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris usambarensis can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or summer by carefully separating the rhizome into two or more sections. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Pteris usambarensis
Pteris usambarensis can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Bhutan.
Pteris usambarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteris usambarensis?
Pteris usambarensis
What is the common name of Pteris usambarensis?
Usambara Pteris
Where is Pteris usambarensis native to?
Tanzania