Pterozonium brevifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifrons
ID:
1114882
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Lellinger
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 12 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114220
Common Names
- Pterozonium Fern
- Brevifrons Fern
- Pterozonium Brevifrons
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterozonium brevifrons (also called short-winged shield fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 8 inches long. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests, ravines, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pterozonium brevifrons is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterozonium brevifrons has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterozonium brevifrons is a hardy fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by spores. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile medium. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.
Where to Find Pterozonium brevifrons
Pterozonium brevifrons can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Pterozonium genus
Pterozonium reniforme, Pterozonium brevifrons, Pterozonium cyclophyllum, Pterozonium cyclosorum, Pterozonium elaphoglossoides, Pterozonium lineare, Pterozonium maguirei, Pterozonium paraphysatum, Pterozonium retroflexum, Pterozonium scopulinum, Pterozonium spectabile, Pterozonium steyermarkii, Pterozonium tatei, Pterozonium terrestre,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608605: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
David B. Lellinger (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lellinger' in the authors string.