Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
novoguineense
ID:
1267626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rosenst.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. 3, 182 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266964



Common Names

  • Tectaria novoguineense
  • Novoguineense Tectaria
  • New Guinea Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria novoguineense (also called New Guinea tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria novoguineense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria novoguineense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria novoguineense can be cultivated from spores or vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tectaria novoguineense

Tectaria novoguineense can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Tectaria novoguineense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria novoguineense?

Tectaria novoguineense

What is the common name of Tectaria novoguineense?

New Guinea tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria novoguineense?

Tropical rainforests

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-50225041: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.