Pteris melanocaulon
Pteris melanocaulon is a fern species in the subfamily Pteridoideae of the family Pteridaceae.[1][2] It has been described as edible[3] and no subspecies have been found.[2] It has been found to be a metallophyte[4] and probably has copper as an essential macro-nutrient.[5]
| Pteris melanocaulon | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Pteridaceae |
| Genus: | Pteris |
| Species: | P. melanocaulon |
| Binomial name | |
| Pteris melanocaulon Fée | |
References
- World Ferns: Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World
- Roskov Y., Kunze T., Orrell T., Abucay L., Paglinawan L., Culham A., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., Baillargeon G., Decock W., De Wever A., Didžiulis V. (ed) (2014). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Reading, UK. Retrieved 26 May 2014.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Fée, 1850-52 In: Gen. 127
- Leilani (2019). "Philippine fern efficiently absorbs arsenic, copper from toxic mining soil". Mongabay. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- Borja, M.L.V.T. (1986). "Soil copper levels and the distribution and growth of Pteris melanocaulon Fee". Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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