Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cynthiae
ID:
1122397

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.D.Gómez

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Brenesia no. 10/11: 116 (-117), fig. 1977 , hybrid

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121735



Common Names

  • Tectaria cynthiae
  • Cynthiae Tectaria
  • Tectaria de Cynthia


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Description

Tectaria cynthiae (also called Cynthia's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria cynthiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has attractive foliage and is easy to grow. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria cynthiae has small, fan-shaped fronds that are light green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria cynthiae is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Tectaria cynthiae

Tectaria cynthiae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,