Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
dealbata
ID:
1116978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Domin

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Rozpr. Cesk. Akad., Cl. 2, Praha, 51/1941, 15: 7.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116316

Common Names

  • Pityrogramma dealbata
  • Silver Fern
  • Silver-leaved Pityrogramma

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Description

Pityrogramma dealbata (also called Pityrogramma dealbata, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady forests and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pityrogramma dealbata is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pityrogramma dealbata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on separate male and female plants. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long leaf.

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Where to Find Pityrogramma dealbata

Pityrogramma dealbata can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26610937: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.