Alsophila crinita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinita
ID:
140223
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 7: t. 671 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139552
Common Names
- Crinita Fern
- Crinita Shield Fern
- Crinita Chain Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cyathea crinita Copel. [unknown]
- Sphaeropteris crinita (Hook.) R.M.Tryon [unknown]
Description
Alsophila crinita (also called Alsophila, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It has long, lanceolate fronds and small, brown spores. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila crinita is an attractive ornamental plant that is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alsophila crinita is a small, yellowish-greenish color, with a short, stout stem. The seed is a small, brownish-gray, roundish shape. The seedlings are small, yellowish-greenish in color, with a short, stout stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Alsophila crinita: Alsophila crinita can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist, and fertile soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm and humid environment. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Alsophila crinita
Alsophila crinita is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Alsophila crinita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila crinita?
Alsophila crinita
What is the common name of Alsophila crinita?
Crinita Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Alsophila crinita?
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17016490-1: Based on the initial data import