Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
melanocaulis
ID:
145353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 416. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144682



Common Names

  • Melanocaulis Tectaria
  • Melanocaulis Fern
  • Melanocaulis Shield Fern


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Description

Tectaria melanocaulis (also called Black-Stem Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to tropical forests in South America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tectaria melanocaulis 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 melanocaulis is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. When planting in a pot, use a soil-based compost and ensure that the pot has good drainage. When planting in the ground, ensure that the soil is well-drained and that the area is shaded. When propagating by spores, collect the spores in the spring and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, shady location until the spores germinate. Once the spores have germinated, transplant the seedlings into individual pots and keep them in a warm, shady location until they are ready to be planted in the ground.

Where to Find Tectaria melanocaulis

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

Tectaria melanocaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria melanocaulis?

Tectaria melanocaulis

What is the common name of Tectaria melanocaulis?

Black-stemmed Tectaria

Where is Tectaria melanocaulis 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,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.