Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
scopulinum
ID:
1119346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lellinger

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 8, f. 2 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118684



Common Names

  • Pterozonium Scopulinum
  • Scopulose Pterozonium
  • Scopulose Brake


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Description

Pterozonium scopulinum (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 scopulinum 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 scopulinum 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 scopulinum

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

Species in the Pteridaceae family

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