Tectaria murilloana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murilloana
ID:
1269204
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Revista Biol. Trop. 49(2): 478. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268542
Common Names
- Tectaria Murilloana
- Murillo's Tectaria
- Murillo Tectaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria murilloana (also called Murillo's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tectariaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria murilloana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria murilloana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria murilloana is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Tectaria murilloana
Tectaria murilloana is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady areas. It can be found in the wild or purchased from nurseries.
Tectaria murilloana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria murilloana?
Tectaria murilloana
What is the family of Tectaria murilloana?
Tectariaceae
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria murilloana?
Dry forests and scrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50232981: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.