Tmesipteris tannensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Psilotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tannensis
ID:
1121579
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Bernh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 131 (1801)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120917
Common Names
- Tannensis Fern
- Tmesipteris Fern
- Tropical Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tmesipteris tannensis (also called 'Tannin Tmesipteris', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the temperate regions of Australia. It has a creeping, branching stem and small, scale-like leaves. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tmesipteris tannensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tmesipteris tannensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tmesipteris tannensis is a fern species that can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tmesipteris tannensis
Tmesipteris tannensis is a species of fern found in New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia.
Species in the Tmesipteris genus
Tmesipteris sigmatifolia, Tmesipteris lanceolata, Tmesipteris oblongifolia, Tmesipteris vanuatensis, Tmesipteris vieillardii, Tmesipteris tannensis, Tmesipteris ovata, Tmesipteris parva, Tmesipteris truncata, Tmesipteris solomonensis, Tmesipteris norfolkensis, Tmesipteris zamorarum, Tmesipteris gracilis, Tmesipteris horomaka, Tmesipteris elongata,
Species in the Psilotaceae family
Psilotum nudum, Psilotum complanatum, Psilotum intermedium, Tmesipteris sigmatifolia, Tmesipteris lanceolata, Tmesipteris oblongifolia, Tmesipteris vanuatensis, Tmesipteris vieillardii, Tmesipteris tannensis, Tmesipteris ovata, Tmesipteris parva, Tmesipteris truncata, Tmesipteris solomonensis, Tmesipteris norfolkensis, Tmesipteris zamorarum, Tmesipteris gracilis, Tmesipteris horomaka, Tmesipteris elongata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26616171: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.