Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
1118411

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kato

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 14(3): 166 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117749



Common Names

  • Taenitis intermedia
  • Intermediate Taenitis
  • Intermediate Horsetail


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Description

Taenitis intermedia (also called Intermediate Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taenitis intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taenitis intermedia has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taenitis intermedia is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Taenitis intermedia

Taenitis intermedia is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Species in the Pteridaceae family