Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
mindanaensis
ID:
1410854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) C.W.Chen & C.J.Rothf.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Pl. Res. 131(1): 74. 2017 [24 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423319



Common Names

  • Tectaria mindanaensis
  • Mindanaensis Tectaria
  • Mindanao Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria mindanaensis (also called Mindanao fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tectariaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria mindanaensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria mindanaensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria mindanaensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Tectaria mindanaensis

Tectaria mindanaensis is native to the Philippines.

Tectaria mindanaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria mindanaensis?

Tectaria mindanaensis

What is the common name of Tectaria mindanaensis?

Mindanao Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria mindanaensis?

It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.

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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Cheng Wei Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chen' in the authors string.
Carl J. Rothfels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Rothf.' in the authors string.