Alsophila angiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angiensis
ID:
1256764
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gepp
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 69 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256102
Common Names
- Alsophila angiensis
- Angiensis Tree Fern
- Angiensis Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila angiensis (also called Angien Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It grows up to 4 m tall with a trunk-like stem and fronds up to 3 m long. It grows in moist, shady habitats and is often found in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila angiensis 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 angiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila angiensis can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is dormant, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.
Where to Find Alsophila angiensis
Alsophila angiensis is native to Indonesia.
Alsophila angiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila angiensis?
Alsophila angiensis
What is the common name of Alsophila angiensis?
Angien Alsophila
What is the natural habitat of Alsophila angiensis?
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,
References
Anthony Gepp (1862-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gepp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17297940-1: Based on the initial data import