Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hongkongensis
ID:
1333603

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Dong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 266(3): 213. 2016 [24 Jun 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346057



Common Names

  • Hong Kong Tectaria
  • Tectaria hongkongensis
  • Hong Kong Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria hongkongensis (also called Hong Kong Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tectariaceae family. It is native to Hong Kong, and is found in moist, shady areas. It has a rhizome with fronds that are divided into pinnate segments.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria hongkongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria hongkongensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria hongkongensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-25°C. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Tectaria hongkongensis

Tectaria hongkongensis is native to Hong Kong and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Tectaria hongkongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria hongkongensis?

Tectaria hongkongensis

What is the common name of Tectaria hongkongensis?

Hong Kong Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria hongkongensis?

Tropical forests

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

Shi Yong Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Dong' in the authors string.