Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
acanthophora
ID:
140171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 32 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139500



Common Names

  • Alsophila acanthophora
  • Toothed Spleenwort
  • Toothed Brake


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Description

Alsophila acanthophora (also called Spiny-stemmed Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a large fern that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila acanthophora is a species of fern used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila acanthophora is a small, white, fan-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fan-shaped plant with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila acanthophora is a fern native to the western United States and Canada. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Alsophila acanthophora

Alsophila acanthophora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Alsophila acanthophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila acanthophora?

Alsophila acanthophora

What type of plant is Alsophila acanthophora?

Fern

Where is Alsophila acanthophora native to?

Japan

Species in the Alsophila genus

Alsophila acanthophora, Alsophila acuminata, Alsophila alderwereltii, Alsophila alleniae, Alsophila alta, Alsophila aneitensis, Alsophila apoensis, Alsophila archboldii, Alsophila baroumba, Alsophila borneensis, Alsophila boytelii, Alsophila brausei, Alsophila brevipinna, Alsophila buennemeijeri, Alsophila callosa, Alsophila catillifera, Alsophila celsa, Alsophila cicatricosa, Alsophila cincinnata, Alsophila cinerea, Alsophila coactilis, Alsophila confinis, Alsophila costalisora, Alsophila crinita, Alsophila cubensis, Alsophila cucullifera, Alsophila cunninghamii, Alsophila deckenii, Alsophila dicksonioides, Alsophila doctersii, Alsophila edanoi, Alsophila eriophora, Alsophila everta, Alsophila excavata, Alsophila fagildei, Alsophila ferdinandii, Alsophila ferruginea, Alsophila foersteri, Alsophila geluensis, Alsophila glaberrima, Alsophila gleichenioides, Alsophila grangaudiana, Alsophila halconensis, Alsophila havilandii, Alsophila hooglandii, Alsophila hookeri, Alsophila horridula, Alsophila humilis, Alsophila hymenodes, Alsophila imbricata,

Species in the Cyatheaceae family

Alsophila acanthophora, Alsophila acuminata, Alsophila alderwereltii, Alsophila alleniae, Alsophila alta, Alsophila aneitensis, Alsophila apoensis, Alsophila archboldii, Alsophila baroumba, Alsophila borneensis, Alsophila boytelii, Alsophila brausei, Alsophila brevipinna, Alsophila buennemeijeri, Alsophila callosa, Alsophila catillifera, Alsophila celsa, Alsophila cicatricosa, Alsophila cincinnata, Alsophila cinerea, Alsophila coactilis, Alsophila confinis, Alsophila costalisora, Alsophila crinita, Alsophila cubensis, Alsophila cucullifera, Alsophila cunninghamii, Alsophila deckenii, Alsophila dicksonioides, Alsophila doctersii, Alsophila edanoi, Alsophila eriophora, Alsophila everta, Alsophila excavata, Alsophila fagildei, Alsophila ferdinandii, Alsophila ferruginea, Alsophila foersteri, Alsophila geluensis, Alsophila glaberrima, Alsophila gleichenioides, Alsophila grangaudiana, Alsophila halconensis, Alsophila havilandii, Alsophila hooglandii, Alsophila hookeri, Alsophila horridula, Alsophila humilis, Alsophila hymenodes, Alsophila imbricata,

References

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.