Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
rockii
ID:
1270603

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 331. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269941



Common Names

  • Tectaria rockii
  • Rockii Tectaria
  • Rockii's Tectaria


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Description

Tectaria rockii (also called Rock's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to the mountains of eastern Asia. It grows in moist forests, and is characterized by its large, triangular fronds and its long, thin stems.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria rockii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria rockii has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria rockii is an evergreen fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Tectaria rockii

Tectaria rockii is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Tectaria rockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria rockii?

Tectaria rockii

What is the common name of Tectaria rockii?

Rock's Fern

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria rockii?

It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

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,