Tectaria singaporiana (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Ching
| Etymology | Genus | Roofed; referring to the complete indusium |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Singapore, from where it was first described | |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae | |
| Synonyms | Tectaria singaporeana (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Copel. | |
| Common Names | Singapore Fern, Paku Biawak | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Western Malesia | |
Diagnostics
Tectaria singaporiana is a common fern in the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves. At the former, it is especially abundant along slopes adjacent to the main trails.The form consists of just a tuft of fronds from a point. The fronds have distinct and depressed secondary and tertiary veins, the latter running perpendicular to the former. The stalk is thin and black.
Interesting Facts
The fertile frond is similar in shape but shorter and narrower than the sterile ones (Holttum, 1954).
The Singapore Fern growing on slopes beside a trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
An individual consisting of a cluster of fronds.
The black leaf stalk, and perpendicular depressed tertiary veins.
Sora on the underside of a fertile frond.
References
Holttum RE. (1954) A Revised Flora of Malaya. Volume II: Ferns of Malaya. Government Printing Office, Singapore. 643 pp.
Siyang ·
2012-04-22 / Modified: 2017-12-25