Pteris incompleta
Laurisilva Brake, Spider Brake
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pteris incompleta (commonly known as Laurisilva Brake or Spider Brake) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Pteris is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, Canary Is., Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain