Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pedata
ID:
1129025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 83: 136. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128363

Common Names

  • Tectaria pedata
  • Pedate Tectaria
  • Pedate Shield Fern

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Description

Tectaria pedata (also called 'Finger Fern', among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands, and is often found in moist, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria pedata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria pedata has small yellowish-green flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria pedata is a hardy, evergreen fern that is propagated by division or spores. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, humid place until the spores germinate.

Where to Find Tectaria pedata

Tectaria pedata is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625400: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.
Alice Faber Tryon (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.Tryon' in the authors string.