Tectaria melanocauloides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocauloides
ID:
145354
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kato
Source:
ipni
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 47(1): 84. 1996 [10 Jul 1996]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000144683
Common Names
- Melanocauloides Tectaria
- Melanocauloides Fern
- Melanocauloides Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria melanocauloides (also called Black-Stem Tectaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Tectariaceae. It is native to tropical forests in South America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria melanocauloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tectaria melanocauloides is small and greenish-brown. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria melanocauloides is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. When planting in a pot, use a soil-based compost and ensure that the pot has good drainage. When planting in the ground, ensure that the soil is well-drained and that the area is shaded. When propagating by spores, collect the spores in the spring and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, shady location until the spores germinate. Once the spores have germinated, transplant the seedlings into individual pots and keep them in a warm, shady location until they are ready to be planted in the ground.
Where to Find Tectaria melanocauloides
Tectaria melanocauloides is native to New Caledonia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Tectaria melanocauloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria melanocauloides?
Tectaria melanocauloides
What is the common name of Tectaria melanocauloides?
Black-stemmed Tectaria
Where is Tectaria melanocauloides 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,
References
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17567050-1: Based on the initial data import