Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
schmutzii
ID:
1120027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(2): 555. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119365



Common Names

  • Tectaria Schmutzii
  • Schmutzii Fern
  • Tectaria Fern


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Description

Tectaria schmutzii (also called Schmutz's tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Tectariaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria schmutzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for weaving mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tectaria schmutzii are small and white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria schmutzii can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Tectaria schmutzii

Tectaria schmutzii is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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,