Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
vasta
ID:
1118815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 411. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118153



Common Names

  • Tectaria vasta
  • Vast Tectaria
  • Vast Bird's-nest Fern


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Description

Tectaria vasta (also called Vast Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in humid forests and shrublands, as well as on rocks and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria vasta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria vasta has small, greenish-brown flowers and produces small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria vasta can be propagated by division or from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Tectaria vasta

Tectaria vasta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

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-26613126: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.