Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
basirotundata
ID:
1409915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rakotondr. & Janssen) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:06. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422380



Common Names

  • Basirotundata Alsophila
  • Basirotundata Fern
  • Alsophila Basirotundata


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Description

Alsophila basirotundata (also called Alsophila basirotundata, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Cyatheaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is found in moist forests, usually on rocks or tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila basirotundata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila basirotundata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila basirotundata is a fern species native to South America. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Alsophila basirotundata

Alsophila basirotundata is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Alsophila basirotundata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila basirotundata?

Alsophila basirotundata

What type of plant is Alsophila basirotundata?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila basirotundata?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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

France Rakotondrainibe (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotondr.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Thomas Janssen (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janssen' in the authors string.