Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
boytelii
ID:
140202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caluff & Shelton

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 32(2): 306 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139531



Common Names

  • Boytel's Spleenwort
  • Boytel's Fern
  • Alsophila boytelii


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila boytelii 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 boytelii 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 boytelii

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

Alsophila boytelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila boytelii?

Alsophila boytelii

What is the common name of Alsophila boytelii?

Boytel's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila boytelii?

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

Manuel García Caluff (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caluff' in the authors string.
Gustavo Shelton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shelton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325693-2: Based on the initial data import