Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
1236085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 83: 136. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235423

Common Names

  • Tectaria Pinnata
  • Pinnata Tectaria
  • Pinnata Plant

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Description

Tectaria pinnata (also called Pinnate Tectaria, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with long, dark green fronds and small, yellow-green spores. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tectaria pinnata is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tectaria pinnata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tectaria pinnata is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can also be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Tectaria pinnata

Tectaria pinnata is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Tectaria pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tectaria pinnata?

Tectaria pinnata

What is the common name of Tectaria pinnata?

Pinnate tectaria

What is the natural habitat of Tectaria pinnata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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-50082986: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' 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.