Pteris websteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
websteri
ID:
1273030
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm. & J.Prado
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56(1): 87 (-88; fig. 2E-H) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272368
Common Names
- Websteri Pteris
- Pteris Websteri
- Websteri Brake Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteris websteri (also called Webster's brake fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris websteri is used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris websteri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteris websteri is a fern native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done with rhizome cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from spores, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Pteris websteri
Pteris websteri is native to Asia and can be found in China.
Pteris websteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteris websteri?
Pteris websteri
Where is Pteris websteri found?
Pteris websteri is found in Mexico.
What is the habitat of Pteris websteri?
Pteris websteri is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50255745: Based on the initial data import
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.