Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pteropus-minor
ID:
145375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) Fraser-Jenk.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
New Sp. Syndr. Indian Pteridol. 242. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144704



Common Names

  • Minor Pteropus Tectaria
  • Tectaria pteropus-minor
  • Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria pteropus-minor (also called Minor Wing-Stem Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria pteropus-minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tectaria pteropus-minor are small and yellowish-green, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria pteropus-minor is an evergreen fern native to the Caribbean. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Tectaria pteropus-minor

Tectaria pteropus-minor is native to Thailand and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Tectaria pteropus-minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria pteropus-minor?

Tectaria pteropus-minor

What is the common name of Tectaria pteropus-minor?

Minor Tectaria

Where is Tectaria pteropus-minor native to?

Tropical 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,

References

Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.