Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
alternans
ID:
1256841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 41 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256179



Common Names

  • Alternans Alsophila
  • Alsophila alternans
  • Alternans Alsophila


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Description

Alsophila alternans (also called A. alternans, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Mexico. It is a small fern with fronds up to 15 cm long, and yellow-green sori. It grows in moist forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila alternans is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila alternans has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila alternans is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.

Where to Find Alsophila alternans

Alsophila alternans is native to Indonesia.

Alsophila alternans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila alternans?

Alsophila alternans

What is the common name of Alsophila alternans?

Alternate Alsophila

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila alternans?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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,