Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
macleanii
ID:
1413112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) S.Y.Dong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 122(1): 62. 2013 [8 Aug 2013] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425577



Common Names

  • Tectaria macleanii
  • Macleanii Tectaria
  • Macleanii Fern


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Description

Tectaria macleanii (also called 'MacLean's tectaria', among many other common names) is a fern in the tectariaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small spores.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria macleanii is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria macleanii has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria macleanii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having at least one growing point.

Where to Find Tectaria macleanii

Tectaria macleanii can be found in India.

Tectaria macleanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria macleanii?

Tectaria macleanii

What is the common name of Tectaria macleanii?

Maclean's Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria macleanii?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh

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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Shi Yong Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Dong' in the authors string.