Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
blumeana
ID:
1116720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) C.V.Morton

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 61(4): 148. 1971 [17 Dec 1971]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116058



Common Names

  • Tectaria blumeana
  • Blume's Tectaria
  • Blume's Fern


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Description

Tectaria blumeana (also called Blume's Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria blumeana is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria blumeana has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria blumeana is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade, and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tectaria blumeana

Tectaria blumeana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and wetlands.

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-26610636: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.