Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
palmata
ID:
1120020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mett.) Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sarawak Mus. Journ. 2: 369. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119358



Common Names

  • Tectaria Palmata
  • Palm Fern
  • Tectaria Fern


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Description

Tectaria palmata (also called Palmate Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with a rhizome that is erect and short-creeping. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, shady places such as tropical forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria palmata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tectaria palmata var. platanifolia (Mett.) Holttum
Tectaria palmata var. sumatrana Holttum
Tectaria palmata var. dimorpha Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tectaria palmata are small and white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria palmata can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Tectaria palmata

Tectaria palmata is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-26614467: Based on the initial data import
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.