Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
grossedentata
ID:
1234182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching & Chu H.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 127. 1981 [18 Feb 1981]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233520



Common Names

  • Tectaria Grossedentata
  • Grossedentata
  • Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria grossedentata (also called Grossedentata Tectaria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria grossedentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria grossedentata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria grossedentata is a small, evergreen fern that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tectaria grossedentata

Tectaria grossedentata is native to China and can be found in montane forests.

Tectaria grossedentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria grossedentata?

Tectaria grossedentata

What is the habitat of Tectaria grossedentata?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Tectaria grossedentata?

April to June

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-50075610: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Chu Hao Wang (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chu H.Wang' in the authors string.