Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aenigma
ID:
1410847

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Chen & C.J.Rothf.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Pl. Res. 131(1): 74. 2017 [24 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423312



Common Names

  • Tectaria aenigma
  • Aenigma Tectaria
  • Mystery Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria aenigma (also called Enigmatic Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern species with a rhizome that is usually erect, and fronds that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria aenigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria aenigma has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria aenigma can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Tectaria aenigma

Tectaria aenigma is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Tectaria aenigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria aenigma?

Tectaria aenigma

What is the common name of Tectaria aenigma?

Enigmatic Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria aenigma?

It is native to eastern Asia, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.

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

Cheng Wei Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chen' in the authors string.
Carl J. Rothfels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Rothf.' in the authors string.