Pteridium aquilinum

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--714
  • Pteridium aquilinum
  • (L.) Kuhn
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum
  • Genus: Pteridium
  • Synonym: Asplenium aquilinum (L.) Bernh.
  • Common/Local Name(s): bracken fern
  • Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
  • Botanical Description: Pteridium aquilinum is characterized by its large, triangular fronds that can reach up to 2-3 meters in height. The fronds are highly divided and form dense thickets. The stems, or rhizomes, are extensive and can spread underground, making this fern quite invasive in some areas.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Pteridium aquilinum, or bracken fern, does not produce flowers. As a fern, it reproduces via spores.
  • Plant Uses: Traditional Medicine and Craft and Construction.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Isialangwa North Abayi Ngwa Uku Abia State.
  • Mode: Wild

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