Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1111414

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 666 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110752



Common Names

  • Alsophila capensis
  • Cape Tree Fern
  • Cape Spleenwort


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Description

Alsophila capensis (also called Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a large, terrestrial fern native to South Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. Its fronds are divided into many leaflets and are usually green in color. The trunk is covered with a brown, scaly bark.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila capensis is a fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila capensis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small, round and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila capensis is a fern native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be collected when the fronds are mature and then sown on a moist medium. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until they are established.

Where to Find Alsophila capensis

Alsophila capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

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,

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