Tectaria stalactica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stalactica
ID:
1267630
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Price
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kalikasan 3: 116. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266968
Common Names
- Tectaria stalactica
- Stalactica Tectaria
- Stalactite Tectaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tectaria stalactica (also called stalactite tectaria, among many other common names) is a fern native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tectaria stalactica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tectaria stalactica has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tectaria stalactica can be cultivated from spores or vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Tectaria stalactica
Tectaria stalactica can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Tectaria stalactica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tectaria stalactica?
Tectaria stalactica
What is the common name of Tectaria stalactica?
Stalactic tectaria
What is the natural habitat of Tectaria stalactica?
Tropical rainforests
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
Michael Greene Price (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Price' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17455860-1: Based on the initial data import