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Giant brake

Pteris tripartita

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), and South America (4 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Similar Species in Pteris

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Australian brake
Pteris tremula
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Brake
Pteris vittata
Least Concern
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Laurisilva Brake
Pteris incompleta
Near Threatened
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Toothed Brake
Pteris dentata
Least Concern
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Spider brake
Pteris multifida
Not Evaluated
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant brake?
The scientific name of Giant brake is Pteris tripartita. It belongs to the genus Pteris.
Where does Giant brake live?
Giant brake is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guinea, Suriname, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Giant brake belong to?
Giant brake (Pteris tripartita) belongs to the genus Pteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteridaceae.
What kingdom does Giant brake belong to?
Giant brake (Pteris tripartita) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Giant brake?
The closest relatives of Giant brake in the genus Pteris include Australian brake, Chinese Brake, Laurisilva Brake, Toothed Brake, Spider brake.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Pteris — 8 Species

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