Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
1256785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 53, HB. 41 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256123



Common Names

  • Celebica Alsophila
  • Alsophila celebica
  • Celebica Alsophila


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Description

Alsophila celebica (also called A. celebica, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Mexico. It is a small fern with fronds up to 15 cm long, and yellow-green sori. It grows in moist forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila celebica is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila celebica has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila celebica is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.

Where to Find Alsophila celebica

Alsophila celebica is native to Indonesia.

Alsophila celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila celebica?

Alsophila celebica

What is the common name of Alsophila celebica?

Celebes Alsophila

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila celebica?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50180632: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.