Tectaria barberi (Hook.) Copel.
| Etymology | Genus | Roofed; referring to the complete indusium |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After Edmund Scott Barber, 19th century Administrator of Labuan and plant collector | |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae | |
| Synonyms | Aspidium barberi (Hook.) C.Chr., Polypodium barberi Hook. | |
| Common Names | Barber's Tectaria | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Borneo, Malaya, Myanmar, Philippines, Sumatera, Thailand | |
Diagnostics:
A common fern that can be found along the trails of our nature reserves in Central Catchment. The fronds have three forms of pinnae. The tip is a pinna that is more or less triangular with lobes between, followed by oppositely arranged lanced-shaped pinnae. The base pinnae is lobed such that one of the lobes is pointed backwards.
Along Lornie Trail, MacRitchie (2025).
Underside.
Another variation or mature frond.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-19 / Modified: 2026-02-18
Posted: 2025-09-19 / Modified: 2026-02-18
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