Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
chattagrammica
ID:
145305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clarke) Ching

Source:
ipni

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 2: 35, fig. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144634



Common Names

  • Chattagrammica Fern
  • Tectaria chattagrammica
  • Toothed Tectaria Fern


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Synonyms

  • Aspidium chattagrammicum (C.B.Clarke) Diels [unknown]
  • Dictyopteris chattagrammica (C.B.Clarke) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Polypodium chattagrammicum C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Tectaria chattagrammica (also called Chattagram Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, 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 chattagrammica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria chattagrammica 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 chattagrammica is a fern native to India and Bangladesh. 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 chattagrammica

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

Tectaria chattagrammica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria chattagrammica?

Tectaria chattagrammica

What is the common name of Tectaria chattagrammica?

Chattagrammica Shield Fern

What is the growth rate of Tectaria chattagrammica?

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,

References

Benjamin Clarke (1813-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clarke' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.