Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
tatei
ID:
1119349

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 304, pl. 23 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118687



Common Names

  • Pterozonium Tatei
  • Tate's Pterozonium
  • Tate's Brake


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Description

Pterozonium tatei (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 tatei 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 tatei 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 tatei

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

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References