Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
buennemeijeri
ID:
140206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 33 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139535



Common Names

  • Buennemeijer's Tree Fern
  • Buennemeijer's Alsophila
  • Buennemeijer's Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea bunnemeijeri Alderw. [unknown]

Description

Alsophila buennemeijeri (also called Buennemeijer's tree fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to New Zealand. It has a trunk that is up to 1.5 m tall, with a crown of arching fronds up to 2 m long. It is found in moist forests, often near streams and in gullies.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila buennemeijeri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila buennemeijeri can be propagated by spores or division. It should be grown in a moist, well-drained soil and a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alsophila buennemeijeri

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

Alsophila buennemeijeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila buennemeijeri?

Alsophila buennemeijeri

What is the common name of Alsophila buennemeijeri?

Buennemeyer's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila buennemeijeri?

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

Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.