Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
1410851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Fraser-Jenk. & Kholia

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Annot. Checkl. Ind. Pterid. 0.355555556. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423316

Common Names

  • Tectaria membranacea
  • Membranacea Tectaria
  • Membranous Tectaria

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Description

Tectaria membranacea (also called Chinese Tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern species with a rhizome that is usually erect, and fronds that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to East Asia, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria membranacea is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tectaria devexa var. minor (Hook.) Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria membranacea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria membranacea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Tectaria membranacea

Tectaria membranacea is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Tectaria membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria membranacea?

Tectaria membranacea

What is the common name of Tectaria membranacea?

Membranous Tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria membranacea?

It is native to eastern Asia, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.
Bhupendra Singh Kholia (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kholia' in the authors string.