Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
conantiana
ID:
1280383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Organisms Diversity Evol. 6(4): 321 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279721



Common Names

  • Alsophila conantiana
  • Conant's Tree Fern
  • Giant Tree Fern


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Description

Alsophila conantiana (also called Conant's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to India. It is an evergreen fern with fronds up to 1.5m long and grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila conantiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila conantiana has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila conantiana is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Alsophila conantiana

Alsophila conantiana is native to the Caribbean islands.

Alsophila conantiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila conantiana?

Alsophila conantiana

What is the common name of Alsophila conantiana?

Conant's Treefern

What is the family of Alsophila conantiana?

Cyatheaceae

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,