Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
manilensis
ID:
1111597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Presl) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Indian Fern J. 1(1-2): 36. 1985 [1984 publ. 1985]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110935



Common Names

  • Tectaria manilensis
  • Manila Tectaria
  • Manila Fern


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Description

Tectaria manilensis (also called Manila Tectaria, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with large, triangular fronds. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and typically grows in moist and shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria manilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria manilensis is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria manilensis is a terrestrial fern that is native to the Philippines. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas. To cultivate this plant, it should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist. Propagation is best done by dividing the rhizomes or by division of the fronds.

Where to Find Tectaria manilensis

Tectaria manilensis can be found in North America, Europe, and 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,

References