Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Holttum
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(3): 479. 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240576
Common Names
- Tectaria setulosa
- Setulose Tectaria
- Setulose Fern
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria setulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its attractive foliage and bright flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tectaria setulosa var. raciborskii (Alderw.) Holttum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tectaria setulosa is a white, three-lobed, star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tectaria setulosa is a perennial fern native to South America. It is easy to propagate from spores or rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Tectaria setulosa
Tectaria setulosa can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
Tectaria setulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria setulosa?
Tectaria setulosa
What type of plant is Tectaria setulosa?
Fern
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria setulosa?
Mountainous 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,