Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
1108075

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Agardh

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Recens. Spec. Pter. 69 (-70). 1839

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107413



Common Names

  • Pteris wallichiana
  • Wallich's Brake Fern
  • Wallich's Lattice Fern


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Description

Pteris wallichiana (also called Wallich's brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is a small to medium-sized fern, with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical Asia, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteris wallichiana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a single root.

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Where to Find Pteris wallichiana

Pteris wallichiana can be found in the tropical regions of the world.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References