Alsophila apiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
1255893
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 213 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255231
Common Names
- Alsophila apiculata
- Apiculate Alsophila
- Apiculata Alsophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila apiculata (also called the Apiculate Alsophila, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender trunk, reaching up to 8 meters in height, with a crown of large, arching, bipinnate fronds. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsophila apiculata has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila apiculata is a species of tree fern native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen tree fern that grows to a height of 10-15 m. The fronds are bipinnate, with a length of 1-2 m and a width of 0.5-1 m. The sori are round and covered with indusia. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Alsophila apiculata
Alsophila apiculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Alsophila apiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila apiculata?
Alsophila apiculata
What is the common name of Alsophila apiculata?
Apiculata Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Alsophila apiculata?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17279430-1: Based on the initial data import