Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
angelicifolia
ID:
1112265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 410. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111603

Common Names

  • Tectaria Angelicifolia
  • Angelicifolia Tectaria
  • Angelicifolia Angelica Fern

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Description

Tectaria angelicifolia (also called Angelic-leaved Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria angelicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tectaria angelicifolia are small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria angelicifolia is a fern species native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun.

Where to Find Tectaria angelicifolia

Tectaria angelicifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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,

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