Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
paraphysatum
ID:
1119340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Lellinger

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 13 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118678



Common Names

  • Pterozonium Paraphysatum
  • Paraphysate Pterozonium
  • Paraphysate Brake


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Description

Pterozonium paraphysatum (also called Pterozonium, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial species, growing in moist, shady areas of forests, and is characterized by its long, narrow, finely-divided leaves and its short, creeping rhizomes.

Uses & Benefits

Pterozonium paraphysatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterozonium paraphysatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a single, upright stem.

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Where to Find Pterozonium paraphysatum

Pterozonium paraphysatum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613710: 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.