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
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Nepal, Netherlands