Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
baroumba
ID:
140195

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Linden

Source:
ipni

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Semaine Hort. 4: 435 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139524



Common Names

  • Baroumba Spleenwort
  • Baroumba Fern
  • Alsophila baroumba


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea baroumba Domin [unknown]

Description

Alsophila baroumba (also called Alsophila, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It has long, lanceolate fronds and small, brown spores. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila baroumba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila baroumba has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila baroumba is a perennial fern that is propagated by spores or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Alsophila baroumba

Alsophila baroumba can be found in the rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Alsophila baroumba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila baroumba?

Alsophila baroumba

What type of plant is Alsophila baroumba?

Fern

Where is Alsophila baroumba native to?

Japan

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,