Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pseudosinuata
ID:
1120371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brownlie

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 3: 230, t.29, f.6. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119709



Common Names

  • Pseudosinuata Tectaria
  • False-sinuate Tectaria
  • False-sinuate Shield Fern


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Description

Tectaria pseudosinuata (also called False Sinuate Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady habitats, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria pseudosinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria pseudosinuata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria pseudosinuata is a small fern that grows in moist, shady locations. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Tectaria pseudosinuata

Tectaria pseudosinuata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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,