Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tagawa) Tagawa
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 30: 280. 1955. (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116617
Common Names
- Pteris yamatensis
- Yamatensis Brake Fern
- Yamatensis Shield Fern
Description
Pteris yamatensis (also called Pteris yamatensis var. yamatensis, 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 yamatensis 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 yamatensis 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 yamatensis
Pteris yamatensis is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family