Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
140215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139544



Common Names

  • Grey Tree Fern
  • Grey Alsophila
  • Grey Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea cinerea Copel. [unknown]

Description

Alsophila cinerea (also called Cinerea 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 3 m long. It is found in moist forests, often near streams and in gullies.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila cinerea is an attractive ornamental plant that is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila cinerea is a small, yellowish-greenish color, with a short, slender stem. The seed is a small, brownish-gray, roundish shape. The seedlings are small, yellowish-greenish in color, with a short, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila cinerea 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 cinerea

Alsophila cinerea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Alsophila cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila cinerea?

Alsophila cinerea

What is the common name of Alsophila cinerea?

Ashen Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila cinerea?

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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.