Pteris tremula
Australian brake
Pteris tremula, commonly known as the trembling fern, is a delicate species native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its fine, lace-like foliage, this fern is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its role in natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Pteris tremula
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is categorized under the order Polypodiales. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes within the family Pteridaceae and the genus Pteris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pteridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pteris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pteris tremula, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Māori, it is called turawera, while in Chinese, it is known as 澳洲凤尾蕨. In English, it is frequently called the Australian brake, the shaking brake, or the tender brake.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mi | turawera | Wikidata |
| zh | 澳洲凤尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| en | Australian brake | Wikidata |
| en | shaking brake | Wikidata |
| en | tender brake | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans across two distinct major regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found growing in the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. Moving toward the African continent, its presence extends into the southern reaches of the territory. Specifically, it is located within the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Additionally, the species inhabits the coastal regions of KwaZulu-Natal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pteris tremula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Prunetin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |