Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
trinitensis
ID:
1119615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxon

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 20(1): 3. 1930 [30 Apr 1930]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118953



Common Names

  • Tectaria trinitensis
  • Trinidad Tectaria
  • Trinidad Fern


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Description

Tectaria trinitensis (also called clubmoss, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has short, erect stems and linear leaves that are arranged in a whorl. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria trinitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria trinitensis has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with two rows of small, triangular, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria trinitensis is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy species that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).

Where to Find Tectaria trinitensis

Tectaria trinitensis is native to tropical rainforests in South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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