Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
andersoni
ID:
1234070

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Scott ex Bedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ferns Brit. India : t. 310 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233408



Common Names

  • Alsophila andersoni
  • Fern
  • Ferns


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Description

Alsophila andersoni (also called Anderson's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to New Zealand. It is a large, robust species with a trunk up to 3 m tall and fronds up to 4 m long. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila andersoni is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila andersoni has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila andersoni is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easily propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. To propagate from spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizomes and replant in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Alsophila andersoni requires partial to full shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.

Where to Find Alsophila andersoni

Alsophila andersoni is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50075146: Based on the initial data import
John Scott (1836-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Scott' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.