Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
aequatoriensis
ID:
1121894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 176. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121232



Common Names

  • Tectaria aequatoriensis
  • Aequatoriensis Tectaria
  • Tectaria Fern


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Description

Tectaria aequatoriensis (also called Equatorial Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows in clumps and is native to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria aequatoriensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria aequatoriensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria aequatoriensis is a species of fern native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. It can tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

Where to Find Tectaria aequatoriensis

Tectaria aequatoriensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central 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-26616514: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.