Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
1125594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18(5): 540. 1845 [prob. Aug 1845] ; & l.c. 20. 442. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124932



Common Names

  • Alsophila
  • Aculeata
  • Sharp Spleenwort


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Uses & Benefits

Alsophila aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alsophila aculeata are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila aculeata is a medium-sized, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Alsophila aculeata

Alsophila aculeata is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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,

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