Status:
valid
Authors:
Sa.Kurata
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 16: 67. 1968. (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116616
Common Names
- Pteris yakuinsularis
- Yakuinsularis Brake Fern
- Yakuinsularis Shield Fern
Description
Pteris yakuinsularis (also called Pteris yakuinsularis var. yakuinsularis, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Japan. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are bipinnate and have a distinctively curved rachis. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Pteris yakuinsularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris yakuinsularis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in spikes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Pteris yakuinsularis
Pteris yakuinsularis is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family