Pteris verticillata
Also known as: Anemia verticillata (L.) Sw. +4 more
- Anemia verticillata (L.) Sw.
- Osmunda verticillata L.
- Pteris hispaniola Maxon
- Pteris hispaniolica Maxon
- Spathepteris verticillata (L.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pteris verticillata is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pteris, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Haiti