Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
145302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 415. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144631



Common Names

  • Calcareous Tectaria Fern
  • Tectaria calcarea
  • Toothed Tectaria Fern


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Synonyms

  • Dryopteris calcarea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sagenia calcarea J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

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

Where to Find Tectaria calcarea

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

Tectaria calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria calcarea?

Tectaria calcarea

What is the common name of Tectaria calcarea?

Calcareous Shield Fern

What is the growth rate of Tectaria calcarea?

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,