Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
samariana
ID:
1413108

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Dong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 178(3): 226. 2014 [17 Sep 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425573



Common Names

  • Tectaria samariana
  • Samariana Tectaria
  • Samariana Fern


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Description

Tectaria samariana (also called 'Samarian tectaria', among many other common names) is a fern in the tectariaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small spores.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria samariana is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria samariana has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria samariana can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tectaria samariana

Tectaria samariana is native to India, but can also be found in parts of Southeast Asia.

Tectaria samariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria samariana?

Tectaria samariana

What is the family of Tectaria samariana?

Tectariaceae

Where is Tectaria samariana found?

Tectaria samariana is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

Shi Yong Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Dong' in the authors string.