Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
1409559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. Tert. 3: 29. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422024



Common Names

  • Tectaria Vieillardii
  • Tectaria
  • Vieillardii Fern


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Description

Tectaria vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria vieillardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria vieillardii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria vieillardii is a terrestrial fern that can be grown in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tectaria vieillardii

Tectaria vieillardii can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Central and South America.

Tectaria vieillardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria vieillardii?

Tectaria vieillardii

What is the common name of Tectaria vieillardii?

Vieillard's Tectaria

Where is Tectaria vieillardii found?

It is found in India and Sri Lanka

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.