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Cressler, Alan

Pteris bahamensis

Pteris bahamensis (J. Agardh) Fée

Bahama Brake Fern, Bahama Ladder Brake Fern, Plumy Ladder Brake Fern, Pineland Brake Fern

Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Pteris longifolia var. bahamensis

USDA Symbol: PTBA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

A Florida state-listed Threatened species.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Fern
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate , Bipinnate
Leaf: The leaves are typically pinnate, but bipinnate forms occur. Fronds to about 3 feet in length.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating taxon.

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: Southern Florida and the Bahamas.
Native Habitat: In fissures on rock pineland limestone.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: Low
Heat Tolerant: yes

Additional resources

USDA: Find Pteris bahamensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Pteris bahamensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pteris bahamensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2016-07-08
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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