Taenitis obtusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
151448
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 6: t. 994 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000150777
Common Names
- Oblique Brake Fern
- Taenitis Fern
- Oblique Fern
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- Oetosis obtusa Kuntze [unknown]
- Taenitis drymoglossoides Copel. [unknown]
Description
Taenitis obtusa (also called Obtuse Brake, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical rainforests of South and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, lanceolate fronds. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found growing on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Taenitis obtusa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taenitis obtusa 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 obtusa is a fern that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. Spores should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the prothalli have developed. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Taenitis obtusa
Taenitis obtusa can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Taenitis obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taenitis obtusa?
Taenitis obtusa
What type of plant is Taenitis obtusa?
Fern
Where is Taenitis obtusa found?
Tropical regions of Southeast Asia
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17359310-1: Based on the initial data import