Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
reniforme
ID:
1112902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Fée

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Mém. Foug., 5. Gen. Filic. : 178 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112240



Common Names

  • Pterozonium reniforme
  • Kidney-shaped Pterozonium
  • Kidney-shaped Fern


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Description

Pterozonium reniforme (also called Kidney Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern with a creeping rhizome and a tuft of fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in humid forests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Pterozonium reniforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterozonium reniforme has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Pterozonium reniforme

Pterozonium reniforme is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606419: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.