Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
luchunensis
ID:
1268713

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.K.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 40(6): 535. 2002 [10 Nov 2002]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268051



Common Names

  • Tectaria luchunensis
  • Luchunensis Tectaria
  • Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria luchunensis (also called 'Luchun Tectaria', among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 2 m. It grows in moist, shady areas, in forests, and in mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria luchunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria luchunensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria luchunensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, warm location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tectaria luchunensis

Tectaria luchunensis is native to Taiwan. It can be found in subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical moist montane forests.

Tectaria luchunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria luchunensis?

Tectaria luchunensis

What is the common name of Tectaria luchunensis?

Luchun Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria luchunensis?

Dry open grassland, scrub and woodland

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