Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
zeilanica
ID:
1409560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Houtt.) Sledge

Source:
ipni

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27(3): 422. 1972 [15 Dec 1972]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422025



Common Names

  • Tectaria Zeilanica
  • Tectaria
  • Zeilanica Fern


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Description

Tectaria zeilanica (also called Ceylon 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 India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria zeilanica 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 zeilanica has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria zeilanica 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 zeilanica

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

Tectaria zeilanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria zeilanica?

Tectaria zeilanica

What is the common name of Tectaria zeilanica?

Ceylon Tectaria

Where is Tectaria zeilanica 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

Martinus Houttuyn (1720-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houtt.' in the authors string.
William Arthur Sledge (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sledge' in the authors string.