Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1115172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 83: 136. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114510



Common Names

  • Tectaria panamensis
  • Panama Tectaria
  • Panama Fern


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Description

Tectaria panamensis (also called Panama Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It is an evergreen fern, growing in moist, shady areas. It has a creeping rhizome and grows to about 1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or to provide shade. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria panamensis has small, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria panamensis is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen fern, growing up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, shady conditions and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by division or spores. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tectaria panamensis

Tectaria panamensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608932: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.
Alice Faber Tryon (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.Tryon' in the authors string.