Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pleiosora
ID:
1267378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 260. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266716



Common Names

  • Tectaria Pleiosora
  • Pleiosora Fern
  • Tectaria Fern


Searching for Tectaria pleiosora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tectaria pleiosora (also called 'Many-veined Tectaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria pleiosora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria pleiosora has white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black and are about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Tectaria pleiosora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria pleiosora can be propagated from seed or by division. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, partially shaded position. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Tectaria pleiosora

Tectaria pleiosora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tectaria pleiosora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria pleiosora?

Tectaria pleiosora

What is the common name of Tectaria pleiosora?

Many-spored Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria pleiosora?

Tropical forests 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-50223776: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.