Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
kehdingiana
ID:
1267659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuhn ex Luerssen) M.G.Price

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fern Gaz. 10: 262. 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266997



Common Names

  • Tectaria kehdingiana
  • Kehdingiana Tectaria
  • Kehding's Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria kehdingiana (also called Kehding's 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 kehdingiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria kehdingiana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria kehdingiana is a small fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a moist, shady environment.

Where to Find Tectaria kehdingiana

Tectaria kehdingiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Tectaria kehdingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria kehdingiana?

Tectaria kehdingiana

What are the common names of Tectaria kehdingiana?

Kehding's tectaria, Kehding's fern

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria kehdingiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50225076: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.