Tectaria shahidaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shahidaniana
ID:
145383
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusea
Source:
ipni
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 5(1): 28 (-30, 34; figs.). 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144712
Common Names
- Shahidan's Tectaria
- Tectaria shahidaniana
- Tectaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria shahidaniana (also called Shahidan's Tectaria, 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 shahidaniana 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 shahidaniana are small and yellowish-white, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria shahidaniana 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 shahidaniana
Tectaria shahidaniana is native to Malaysia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Tectaria shahidaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria shahidaniana?
Tectaria shahidaniana
What is the common name of Tectaria shahidaniana?
Shahidan's Tectaria
Where is Tectaria shahidaniana 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
Rusea Go: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusea' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063353-1: Based on the initial data import