Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lifuensis
ID:
145342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fourn.) C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 181. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144671



Common Names

  • Lifu Shield Fern
  • Lifu Tectaria
  • Tectaria lifuensis


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Description

Tectaria lifuensis (also called Lifou Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is found in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria lifuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria lifuensis is small and greenish-brown. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria lifuensis is an evergreen fern native to the Caribbean. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Tectaria lifuensis

Tectaria lifuensis is native to New Caledonia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Tectaria lifuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria lifuensis?

Tectaria lifuensis

What is the common name of Tectaria lifuensis?

Lifu Tectaria

Where is Tectaria lifuensis native to?

Tropical Asia

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,