Tectaria laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1263127
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) M.G.Price
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kalikasan 1: 37. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262465
Common Names
- Tectaria Laxa
- Laxa Tectaria
- Laxa's Tectaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria laxa (also called lax tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Caribbean. It has a large, erect habit and produces small, green fronds. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests, and is often found growing in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria laxa is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria laxa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria laxa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Tectaria laxa
Tectaria laxa is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Tectaria laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria laxa?
Tectaria laxa
What is the common name of Tectaria laxa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria laxa?
Dry, rocky areas
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-50202734: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.