Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
1276283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.H.Wright) Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 2: 22. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275621



Common Names

  • Tectaria leptophylla
  • Slender-leaved Tectaria
  • Slender-leaved Tectaria
  • Slender-leaved Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved Tectaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern, up to 1 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to China, and is found in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria leptophylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria leptophylla has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria leptophylla is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be carefully separated and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Tectaria leptophylla

Tectaria leptophylla can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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-50281148: Based on the initial data import
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.