Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
caluffii
ID:
1331128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riv.-Giró & C.Sánchez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 45(2): 193. 2015 [13 Jul 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343582



Common Names

  • Tectaria Caluffii
  • Tectaria
  • Caluffii


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Description

Tectaria caluffii (also called Caluff's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria caluffii is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria caluffii has small yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria caluffii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Tectaria caluffii

Tectaria caluffii can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Tectaria caluffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria caluffii?

Tectaria caluffii

What is the common name of Tectaria caluffii?

Caluff's Tectaria

Where is Tectaria caluffii found?

Tectaria caluffii is found in New Zealand.

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

Carlos Alfredo Sánchez Villaverde (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sánchez' in the authors string.
Frander Brian Riverón-Giró: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riv.-Giró' in the authors string.