Taenitis cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
151343
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gaudich.) Holttum
Source:
ipni
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 50: 112, f. 3 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000150672
Common Names
- Cordate Taenitis
- Heart-shaped Taenitis
- Heart-shaped Shield Fern
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- Lindsaea cordata Gaud. [unknown]
- Schizoloma cordatum Gaudich. [unknown]
- Schizolepton cordatum Fée [unknown]
Description
Taenitis cordata (also called Heart-shaped Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, ravines, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Taenitis cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taenitis cordata is a small white flower, with a single petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taenitis cordata is a terrestrial fern native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Taenitis cordata
Taenitis cordata can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Taenitis cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taenitis cordata?
Taenitis cordata
What is the common name of Taenitis cordata?
Cordata Fern
What is the natural habitat of Taenitis cordata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Taenitis genus
Taenitis brooksii, Taenitis cordata, Taenitis diversifolia, Taenitis flabellivenia, Taenitis hosei, Taenitis interrupta, Taenitis marginata, Taenitis obtusa, Taenitis requiniana, Taenitis trilobata, Taenitis blechnoides, Taenitis pinnata, Taenitis mediosora, Taenitis intermedia, Taenitis hookeri, Taenitis vittarioides, Taenitis dimorpha,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17420530-1: Based on the initial data import