Taenitis requiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
requiniana
ID:
151493
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gaudich.) Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 16. 85. 1929. (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000150822
Common Names
- Requin's Taenitis
- Taenitis requiniana
- Tiger Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taenitis requiniana (also called Requin's 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 requiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage. It is also used to purify air, as it is known to absorb toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taenitis requiniana has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taenitis requiniana is a terrestrial fern that can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It is best propagated from spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. It can also be propagated from rhizome cuttings, which should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Taenitis requiniana
Taenitis requiniana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Taenitis requiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taenitis requiniana?
Taenitis requiniana
What type of plant is Taenitis requiniana?
Fern
Where is Taenitis requiniana 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
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17359320-1: Based on the initial data import