Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
camerooniana
ID:
1233938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 30 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233276



Common Names

  • Camerooniana Alsophila
  • Camerooniana Fern
  • Camerooniana Shield Fern


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Description

Alsophila camerooniana (also called Cameroon Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Cameroon. It is a large, robust species with a trunk up to 3 m tall and fronds up to 4 m long. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila camerooniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alsophila camerooniana var. aethiopica (Welw. ex Hook.) J.P.Roux
Alsophila camerooniana var. congi (Christ) J.P.Roux
Alsophila camerooniana var. currorii (Holttum) J.P.Roux
Alsophila camerooniana var. occidentalis (Holttum) J.P.Roux
Alsophila camerooniana var. ugandensis (Holttum) J.P.Roux
Alsophila camerooniana var. zenkeri (Hieron. ex Diels) J.P.Roux

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila camerooniana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a short pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Alsophila camerooniana

Alsophila camerooniana is native to tropical Africa and is found in tropical rainforests.

Alsophila camerooniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila camerooniana?

Alsophila camerooniana

What is the common name of Alsophila camerooniana?

Cameroon Tree Fern

What type of plant is Alsophila camerooniana?

Fern

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.