Pteris parkeri
Cretan Brake
Also known as: Pteris cretica subsp. nipponica (W.C.Shieh) Jôtani & H.Ohba +3 more
- Pteris cretica subsp. nipponica (W.C.Shieh) Jôtani & H.Ohba
- Pteris cretica var. albolineata Hook.
- Pteris matsuzaka Seriz.
- Pteris nipponica W.C.Shieh
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Pteris parkeri (commonly known as Cretan brake) is a lithophytic fern within the Pteridaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Nepal, Netherlands