Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
acerifolia
ID:
1115596

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 591, f.1a,b. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114934



Common Names

  • Tectaria acerifolia
  • Maple-leaved Tectaria
  • Maple-leaved Fern


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Description

Tectaria acerifolia (also called 'Fern of the Woods', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tectariaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria acerifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria acerifolia has small yellowish-brown flowers and seeds. The seedlings are short and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria acerifolia is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Tectaria acerifolia

Tectaria acerifolia is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Species in the Tectaria genus

Tectaria amblyotis, Tectaria balansae, Tectaria calcarea, Tectaria chattagrammica, Tectaria degeneri, Tectaria estremerana, Tectaria godeffroyi, Tectaria guachana, Tectaria heterocarpa, Tectaria hookeri, Tectaria hymenodes, Tectaria ingens, Tectaria jardini, Tectaria johannis, Tectaria kouniensis, Tectaria lacei, Tectaria lifuensis, Tectaria lobulata, Tectaria macrosora, Tectaria marchionica, Tectaria melanocaulis, Tectaria melanocauloides, Tectaria moorei, Tectaria nausoriensis, Tectaria novoguineensis, Tectaria organensis, Tectaria perdimorpha, Tectaria phanomensis, Tectaria poilanei, Tectaria pteropus-minor, Tectaria seemannii, Tectaria seramensis, Tectaria shahidaniana, Tectaria sinuata, Tectaria stearnsii, Tectaria subaequalis, Tectaria subconfluens, Tectaria subfuscipes, Tectaria tahitensis, Tectaria tenerifrons, Tectaria tenuifolia, Tectaria thwaitesii, Tectaria torrisiana, Tectaria trimenii, Tectaria tripartita, Tectaria vitiensis, Tectaria weberi, Tectaria acrocarpa, Tectaria chinensis, Tectaria sagenioides,

Species in the Tectariaceae family

Arthropteris articulata, Arthropteris charletiana, Arthropteris neocaledonica, Arthropteris boutoniana, Arthropteris palisotii, Arthropteris parallela, Arthropteris monocarpa, Arthropteris orientalis, Arthropteris altescandens, Arthropteris anniana, Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae, Arthropteris cameroonensis, Arthropteris tenella, Arthropteris paucivenia, Hypoderris brownii, Hypoderris brauniana, Pteridrys australis, Pteridrys cnemidaria, Pteridrys lofouensis, Pteridrys syrmatica, Pteridrys acutissima, Pteridrys microthecia, Pteridrys olivacea, Pteridrys confertiloba, Tectaria amblyotis, Tectaria balansae, Tectaria calcarea, Tectaria chattagrammica, Tectaria degeneri, Tectaria estremerana, Tectaria godeffroyi, Tectaria guachana, Tectaria heterocarpa, Tectaria hookeri, Tectaria hymenodes, Tectaria ingens, Tectaria jardini, Tectaria johannis, Tectaria kouniensis, Tectaria lacei, Tectaria lifuensis, Tectaria lobulata, Tectaria macrosora, Tectaria marchionica, Tectaria melanocaulis, Tectaria melanocauloides, Tectaria moorei, Tectaria nausoriensis, Tectaria novoguineensis, Tectaria organensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26609412: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.