Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
140174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139503



Common Names

  • Alsophila acuminata
  • Acuminate Spleenwort
  • Acuminate Brake


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Description

Alsophila acuminata (also called Acuminate 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 acuminata 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 acuminata 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 acuminata 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 acuminata

Alsophila acuminata 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 acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila acuminata?

Alsophila acuminata

What type of plant is Alsophila acuminata?

Fern

Where is Alsophila acuminata 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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.