Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
145331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brownlie

Source:
ipni

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Beih. Nova Hedwigia 55: 287. 1977 , nom. nov.; Pterid. Fl. Fiji

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144660

Common Names

  • Hooker's Tectaria
  • Hooker's Fern
  • Hookeri Fern

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Synonyms

  • Aspidium milnei Luerss. [unknown]
  • Dryopteris milnei (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nephrodium milnei Hook. [unknown]

Description

Tectaria hookeri (also called Hooker's tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady places such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria hookeri has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria hookeri is an evergreen fern native to the Caribbean. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Tectaria hookeri

Tectaria hookeri is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Tectaria hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria hookeri?

Tectaria hookeri

What is the common name of Tectaria hookeri?

Hooker's Tectaria

Where is Tectaria hookeri native to?

Tropical Asia

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,