Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
145296

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 177. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144625



Common Names

  • Balansae Fern
  • Tectaria balansae
  • Toothed Tectaria Fern


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Synonyms

  • Aspidium balansae C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Aspidium stenopteron Christ [unknown]
  • Tectaria stenoptera Ching [unknown]

Description

Tectaria balansae (also called Balansa's Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to Central America, and is found in wet montane forests. It has a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are dimorphic, with the sterile fronds being larger and more deeply lobed than the fertile fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used to make baskets and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria balansae is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, pointed frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria balansae is a fern native to India. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-draining soil. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The young plants should be transplanted into individual pots when they reach a few centimeters in height.

Where to Find Tectaria balansae

Tectaria balansae can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Tectaria balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria balansae?

Tectaria balansae

What is the common name of Tectaria balansae?

Balansae Shield Fern

What is the growth rate of Tectaria balansae?

Slow to Moderate

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,