Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
trifida
ID:
1116621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fée) M.G.Price

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 64(1): 31. 1974 [6 May 1974]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115959



Common Names

  • Tectaria trifida
  • Trifida Tectaria
  • Trifida Fern


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Description

Tectaria trifida (also called Fishbone Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants, and can be found in humid forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria trifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is used to treat respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, and colds, as well as digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria trifida has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria trifida is a terrestrial fern native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady location with well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Tectaria trifida

Tectaria trifida is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in moist forests, usually on limestone soils.

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-26610527: Based on the initial data import
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.