Tectaria longipinnata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipinnata
ID:
1269203
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Revista Biol. Trop. 49(2): 476. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268541
Common Names
- Tectaria Longipinnata
- Long-Pinnate Tectaria
- Long-Pinnate Tectaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria longipinnata (also called Long-pinnate Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tectariaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria longipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria longipinnata has small, greenish-brown flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria longipinnata is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Tectaria longipinnata
Tectaria longipinnata is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady areas. It can be found in the wild or purchased from nurseries.
Tectaria longipinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria longipinnata?
Tectaria longipinnata
What is the family of Tectaria longipinnata?
Tectariaceae
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria longipinnata?
Dry forests and scrublands
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-50232980: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.