Tectaria chaconiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaconiana
ID:
1274948
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 4(2): 149 (-154; f.1-2). 2004 [27 Aug 2004]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274286
Common Names
- Tectaria Chaconiana
- Chacon's Tectaria
- Chacon's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria chaconiana (also called Chacon's tectaria, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with long, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria chaconiana is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria chaconiana has small, yellowish-white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria chaconiana is a fern species native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a well-draining, moist soil.
Where to Find Tectaria chaconiana
Tectaria chaconiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Tectaria chaconiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria chaconiana?
Tectaria chaconiana
What is the common name of Tectaria chaconiana?
Chacon's Tectaria
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria chaconiana?
Dry, open forests
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-50271038: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.