Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
gemmifera
ID:
1109082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fée) Alston

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Journ. of Bot. 77: 288. 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108420



Common Names

  • Gemmifera Tectaria
  • Tectaria gemmifera
  • Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria gemmifera (also called Gem-bearing Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with short rhizomes and simple, pinnate fronds. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria gemmifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria gemmifera is small and yellowish-white in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Tectaria gemmifera

Tectaria gemmifera can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

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-26601457: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.