Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
145395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) Ching

Source:
ipni

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 2: 18. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144724



Common Names

  • Thwaitesii Tectaria
  • Thwaites' Tectaria
  • Thwaites' Fern


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Synonyms

  • Aspidium thwaitesii Bedd. [unknown]
  • Pleocnemia thwaitesii Bedd. [unknown]
  • Sagenia thwaitesii Bedd. [unknown]

Description

Tectaria thwaitesii (also called Thwaite's tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, ravines, and humid gullies.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii is an evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring and the spores should be sown in a moist, shady area in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Tectaria thwaitesii

Tectaria thwaitesii is native to Sri Lanka. It can be found in wet forests, usually near streams and rivers.

Tectaria thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria thwaitesii?

Tectaria thwaitesii

What is the common name of Tectaria thwaitesii?

Thwaites' Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria thwaitesii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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.