Tectaria microsora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microsora
ID:
1273888
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16(3): 431 (f.3B). 2006 [7 Nov 2006]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273226
Common Names
- Tectaria microsora
- Microsora Tectaria
- Microsora Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria microsora (also called the Small-Sored Tectaria, among many other common names) is a small fern native to the Himalayas. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in montane forests in the Himalayas.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria microsora is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Tectaria microsora plant has small, yellow flowers that have a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria microsora is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Tectaria microsora
Tectaria microsora is native to Mexico, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).
Tectaria microsora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria microsora?
Tectaria microsora
What is the common name of Tectaria microsora?
Microsora Fern
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria microsora?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77085490-1: Based on the initial data import