Alsophila baileyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baileyana
ID:
1261682
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 29 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261020
Common Names
- Alsophila baileyana
- Baileyana Alsophila
- Baileyana's Alsophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila baileyana (also called 'Bailey's Tree Fern', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree fern with a trunk-like stem and large, feathery fronds. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila baileyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsophila baileyana has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila baileyana is an evergreen tree fern that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Alsophila baileyana
Alsophila baileyana is native to Australia and can be found in the wet forests of New South Wales and Queensland.
Alsophila baileyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila baileyana?
Alsophila baileyana
What is the common name of Alsophila baileyana?
Bailey's Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Alsophila baileyana?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17279440-1: Based on the initial data import