Status:
valid
Authors:
(Christ) C.Chr. & Ching
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. Bot. 5: 141, t.19(14). 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232183
Description
Pteridrys lofouensis (also called Lofou Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has pinnate leaves and small brown spores. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, fields, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pteridrys lofouensis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create hedges and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteridrys lofouensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Pteridrys lofouensis is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteridrys lofouensis is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or division. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. To propagate by division, divide the plant into sections and replant each section in a separate pot.
Where to Find Pteridrys lofouensis
Pteridrys lofouensis can be found in the subtropical forests of East Asia.
Pteridrys lofouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteridrys lofouensis?
Pteridrys lofouensis
What type of plant is Pteridrys lofouensis?
It is a fern
Where is Pteridrys lofouensis native to?
It is native to Africa
Species in the Pteridrys genus
Species in the Tectariaceae family
Arthropteris articulata,
Arthropteris charletiana,
Arthropteris neocaledonica,
Arthropteris boutoniana,
Arthropteris palisotii,
Arthropteris parallela,
Arthropteris monocarpa,
Arthropteris orientalis,
Arthropteris altescandens,
Arthropteris anniana,
Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae,
Arthropteris cameroonensis,
Arthropteris tenella,
Arthropteris paucivenia,
Hypoderris brownii,
Hypoderris brauniana,
Pteridrys australis,
Pteridrys cnemidaria,
Pteridrys lofouensis,
Pteridrys syrmatica,
Pteridrys acutissima,
Pteridrys microthecia,
Pteridrys olivacea,
Pteridrys confertiloba,
Tectaria amblyotis,
Tectaria balansae,
Tectaria calcarea,
Tectaria chattagrammica,
Tectaria degeneri,
Tectaria estremerana,
Tectaria godeffroyi,
Tectaria guachana,
Tectaria heterocarpa,
Tectaria hookeri,
Tectaria hymenodes,
Tectaria ingens,
Tectaria jardini,
Tectaria johannis,
Tectaria kouniensis,
Tectaria lacei,
Tectaria lifuensis,
Tectaria lobulata,
Tectaria macrosora,
Tectaria marchionica,
Tectaria melanocaulis,
Tectaria melanocauloides,
Tectaria moorei,
Tectaria nausoriensis,
Tectaria novoguineensis,
Tectaria organensis,