Tectaria darienensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darienensis
ID:
1253469
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Revista Biol. Trop. 49(2): 472. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252807
Common Names
- Tectaria darienensis
- Darienensis Tectaria
- Darienensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria darienensis (also called Darien Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to tropical regions in South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria darienensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria darienensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria darienensis is a fern native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate full sun. Propagation is done by division or spores. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Spores should be sown in spring in a shady spot.
Where to Find Tectaria darienensis
Tectaria darienensis is endemic to the Darien province of Panama.
Tectaria darienensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria darienensis?
Tectaria darienensis
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria darienensis?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Tectaria darienensis?
It flowers in the spring months.
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-50166843: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.