Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
woodwardioides
ID:
1108514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bory; Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 360 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107852



Common Names

  • Pteris woodwardioides
  • Woodward's Fern
  • Woodwardioides Fern


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Description

Pteris woodwardioides (also called 'Woodward's Brake', among many other common names) is a fern species native to Asia and Australia. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pteris woodwardioides is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen or to add texture to a garden. The plant is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteris woodwardioides is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteris woodwardioides is a fern native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Pteris woodwardioides

Pteris woodwardioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Pteris genus

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26600822: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.