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Pteris ensiformis 'Victoriae'
| Family Name: | Pteridaceae |
| Common Name: | Victoria Fern, Slender Brake, 白羽凤尾蕨 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect, slender fern which is able to grow up to 30 - 50 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Fronds with silver-whitish centre, able to grow to 20 - 30 cm long. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Sori is arranged along rolled edges. |
| Etymology | Genus Pteris is from the Greek word "pteruc" which also the Greek name for a fern. Species ensiformis refers to the character of the fern having sword-shaped foliage. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
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Others
| Master ID | 271 |
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| Species ID | 1567 |
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