Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
semibipinnata
ID:
1267341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Hook.) Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sarawak Mus. Journ. 2: 371. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266679



Common Names

  • Semibipinnate tectaria
  • Semibipinnate shieldfern
  • Semibipinnate hollyfern


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Description

Tectaria semibipinnata (also called Semi-pinnate Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It typically grows in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria semibipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria semibipinnata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria semibipinnata can be propagated from seed or by division. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, partially shaded position. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Tectaria semibipinnata

Tectaria semibipinnata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tectaria semibipinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria semibipinnata?

Tectaria semibipinnata

What is the common name of Tectaria semibipinnata?

Semi-bipinnate Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria semibipinnata?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50223738: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.