Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
1128836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu & Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5(2): 81. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128174



Common Names

  • Tectaria variabilis
  • Variable Tectaria
  • Variable Shield Fern


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Description

Tectaria variabilis (also called Variable Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is a medium-sized fern, with fronds up to 1 m long. It prefers moist, shady habitats, often in woods or near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria variabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to make paper and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria variabilis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria variabilis can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Tectaria variabilis

Tectaria variabilis can be found in moist, shady areas in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

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-26625172: Based on the initial data import
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.