Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
subconfluens
ID:
145388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) Ching

Source:
ipni

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 2: 27, f.8. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144717



Common Names

  • Subconfluens Tectaria
  • Tectaria Subconfluens
  • Tectaria Fern


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Synonyms

  • Aspidium subconfluens Bedd. [unknown]
  • Nephrodium subconfluens (Bedd.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Tectaria subconfluens (also called Subconfluent 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 subconfluens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria subconfluens has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria subconfluens 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 subconfluens

Tectaria subconfluens is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and can be found in wet forests.

Tectaria subconfluens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria subconfluens?

Tectaria subconfluens

What is the common name of Tectaria subconfluens?

Subconfluent Tectaria

Where is Tectaria subconfluens 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

Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.