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Spider brake

Pteris multifida

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family
Pteridaceae
Genus
Pteris
Species
Pteris multifida (Spider brake)

Names in Other Languages

German Vielspaltiger Saumfarn

Similar Species in Pteris

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filipodio cordobés
Pteris vittata
Least Concern
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Helecho Rajuño
Pteris incompleta
Near Threatened
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Toothed Brake
Pteris dentata
Least Concern
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Ribbon Fern
Pteris cretica
Not Evaluated
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Lays-back Fern
Pteris paleacea
Least Concern
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Giant brake
Pteris tripartita
Not Evaluated
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Australian brake
Pteris tremula
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spider brake?
The scientific name of Spider brake is Pteris multifida. It belongs to the genus Pteris.
Where does Spider brake live?
Spider brake is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania.
What family does Spider brake belong to?
Spider brake (Pteris multifida) belongs to the genus Pteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteridaceae.
What kingdom does Spider brake belong to?
Spider brake (Pteris multifida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Spider brake?
The closest relatives of Spider brake in the genus Pteris include filipodio cordobés, Helecho Rajuño, Toothed Brake, Ribbon Fern, Australian brake.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Pteris — 8 Species

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filipodio cordobés
Pteris vittata
LC 🐾
Helecho Rajuño
Pteris incompleta
NT 🐾
Toothed Brake
Pteris dentata
LC
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Spider brake
Pteris multifida
NE
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Ribbon Fern
Pteris cretica
NE 🐾
Australian brake
Pteris tremula
NE 🐾
Lays-back Fern
Pteris paleacea
LC 🐾
Giant brake
Pteris tripartita
NE
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