Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
coadunata
ID:
1119354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Sm.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 331. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118692

Common Names

  • Tectaria coadunata
  • Coadunate Tectaria
  • Coadunate Forked Fern

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Description

Tectaria coadunata (also called Coadunata, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial species, growing in moist, shady areas of forests, and is characterized by its long, narrow, finely-divided leaves and its short, creeping rhizomes.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria coadunata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tectaria coadunata var. minor Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria coadunata has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria coadunata is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.

Where to Find Tectaria coadunata

Tectaria coadunata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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.
John Smith (1798-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sm.' in the authors string.