Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
kusukusensis
ID:
1116734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) Lellinger

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 58(4): 157. 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116072



Common Names

  • Tectaria kusukusensis
  • Kusukusen Tectaria
  • Kusukusen Fern


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Description

Tectaria kusukusensis (also called Kusukusen Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to Japan. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria kusukusensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria kusukusensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria kusukusensis is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade, and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tectaria kusukusensis

Tectaria kusukusensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and wetlands.

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-26610654: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
David B. Lellinger (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lellinger' in the authors string.