Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
batjanensis
ID:
1255679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ; Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 1 [4]. 138 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255017





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Description

Alsophila batjanensis (also called Batjan Alsophila, among many other common names) is a fern of the Cyatheaceae family. It is native to Indonesia and grows in moist, shady places. It has a woody stem, with lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green spores.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila batjanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila batjanensis has a small, yellowish-green flower with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila batjanensis is a fern that can be grown in cool, humid climates. Propagation is usually done through spores, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. The spores should be kept moist and in a cool location until they have germinated.

Where to Find Alsophila batjanensis

Alsophila batjanensis is native to the Moluccas, Indonesia, and can be found in humid tropical forests.

Alsophila batjanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila batjanensis?

Alsophila batjanensis

What is the common name of Alsophila batjanensis?

Batjan Alsophila

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila batjanensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.