Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
juglandifolia
ID:
1267587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 180. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266925



Common Names

  • Tectaria juglandifolia
  • Juglandifolia Tectaria
  • Walnut-Leaved Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria juglandifolia (also called walnut-leaved tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria juglandifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria juglandifolia is a small, white to yellowish-white, five-petalled flower with a short, slender tube. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria juglandifolia can be cultivated from spores or vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tectaria juglandifolia

Tectaria juglandifolia can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Tectaria juglandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria juglandifolia?

Tectaria juglandifolia

What is the common name of Tectaria juglandifolia?

Juglandifolia tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria juglandifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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-50225001: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.