Tectaria wenzelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wenzelii
ID:
1328390
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Copel.) S.Y.Dong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 178(3): 227. 2014 [17 Sep 2014] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340844
Common Names
- Tectaria wenzelii
- Wenzel's Tectaria
- Tectaria Wenzel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria wenzelii (also called Wenzel's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet, marshy areas and on riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria wenzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover for shady areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria wenzelii has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria wenzelii is a terrestrial fern native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by spore. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Tectaria wenzelii
Tectaria wenzelii is native to the tropical forests of Indonesia. It can be found in the provinces of East Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.
Tectaria wenzelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria wenzelii?
Tectaria wenzelii
What type of plant is Tectaria wenzelii?
It is a species of fern
Where is Tectaria wenzelii found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Shi Yong Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Dong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143333-1: Based on the initial data import