Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
godeffroyi
ID:
145323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luerss.) Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 59: 49. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144652



Common Names

  • Godeffroy's Tectaria
  • Godeffroy's Fern
  • Godeffroyi Fern


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Synonyms

  • Dennstaedtia godeffroyi Luerss. [unknown]
  • Aspidium deparioides Diels [unknown]
  • Aspidium depariopsis C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Aspidium godeffroyi (Luerss.) Christ [unknown]
  • Deparia godefroyi Baker [unknown]

Description

Tectaria godeffroyi (also called Godeffroy's Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to Central America, 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 godeffroyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria godeffroyi has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria godeffroyi is a fern native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 godeffroyi

Tectaria godeffroyi is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Tectaria godeffroyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria godeffroyi?

Tectaria godeffroyi

What is the common name of Tectaria godeffroyi?

Godeffroy's Shield Fern

What is the growth rate of Tectaria godeffroyi?

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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Christian Luerssen (1843-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luerss.' in the authors string.