Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kessler & A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59(2): 195 (-196; f.3D-E). 2007 [29 Jun 2007]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281539
Common Names
- Tectaria jimenezii
- Tectaria jimenezii
- Tectaria jimenezii
Description
Tectaria jimenezii (also called Jimenez's Tectaria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial fern native to South America. It has a single stem, with a few branches, and grows to a height of about 30 cm. Its leaves are pinnate, and its fronds are green and fragrant. It grows in open grasslands and in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria jimenezii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dietary supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tectaria jimenezii is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tectaria jimenezii is a fern native to South America. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divided plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the divided plants moist until they are established.
Where to Find Tectaria jimenezii
Tectaria jimenezii is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Tectaria jimenezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria jimenezii?
Tectaria jimenezii
What is the common name of Tectaria jimenezii?
Jimenez's Shield Fern
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria jimenezii?
Tectaria jimenezii is found in moist forests of Central America.
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,