Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
bradei
ID:
1115606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève ser. 2, 1: 231. 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114944

Common Names

  • Oleandra bradei
  • Brade's Oleandra
  • Brade's Fern

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Uses & Benefits

Oleandra bradei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oleandra bradei has small yellowish-brown flowers and seeds. The seedlings are short and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oleandra bradei is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Oleandra bradei

Oleandra bradei is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

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