Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fée) M.G.Price
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kalikasan 3: 175. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266988
Common Names
- Tectaria hilocarpa
- Hilocarpa Tectaria
- Low-Fruited Tectaria
Description
Tectaria hilocarpa (also called low-fruited tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria hilocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria hilocarpa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tectaria hilocarpa can be cultivated from spores or vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Tectaria hilocarpa
Tectaria hilocarpa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Tectaria hilocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria hilocarpa?
Tectaria hilocarpa
What are the common names of Tectaria hilocarpa?
Hilocarpa tectaria, Hilocarpa fern
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria hilocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,